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CVE-2011-0766 Details
Description
The random number generator in the Crypto application before 2.0.2.2, and SSH before 2.0.5, as used in the Erlang/OTP ssh library before R14B03, uses predictable seeds based on the current time, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess DSA host and SSH session keys.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 3.x data is available for this CVE.
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
No SSVC data is available for this CVE.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| http://secunia.com/advisories/44709 | CVE | Vendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/erlang/otp/commit/f228601de45c5b53241b103af6616453c50885a5 | CVE | Patch |
| http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/178990 | CVE | PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47980 | CVE | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| http://secunia.com/advisories/44709 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/erlang/otp/commit/f228601de45c5b53241b103af6616453c50885a5 | [email protected] | Patch |
| http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/178990 | [email protected] | PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47980 | [email protected] | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-310 | Cryptographic Issues | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| erlang crypto | <= 2.0.2.1 |
CPE
Remediation
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| erlang erlang/otp | r11b-5 r12b-5 r13b r13b02-1 r13b03 r13b04 r14a r14b r14b01 r14b02 |
CPE
Remediation
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| ssh ssh | <= 2.0.4 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Status Change | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Sep 25, 2023 | Reanalysis | [email protected] |
| Jun 1, 2011 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |