Vulnerability in Openssl

CVE-2008-0166

OpenSSL 0.9.8c-1 up to versions before 0.9.8g-9 on Debian-based operating systems uses a random number generator that generates predictable numbers, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct brute force guessing attacks against…

EPSS: 0.707 (99.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0166?
CVE-2008-0166 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openssl, classified under Use of Cryptographically Weak Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG). CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2008-05-13.
How severe is CVE-2008-0166?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2008-0166 known to be exploited?
61 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.