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CVE-2015-5276 Details

Description

The std::random_device class in libstdc++ in the GNU Compiler Collection (aka GCC) before 4.9.4 does not properly handle short reads from blocking sources, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to predict the random values via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:

No CVSS 3.x data is available for this CVE.

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URLSource(s)Tag(s)
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-11/msg00054.html CVEMailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-04/msg00052.html CVEMailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1262846 CVEIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=65142 CVEIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034375 CVEThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

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Weakness Enumeration

CWE-IDCWE NameSource
CWE-200Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor[email protected]

Affected Products

ProductVersions
gnu gcc
< 4.9.4

CPE

  • cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gcc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Remediation

  • No remediation found in references.

Change History

9 change records found show changes

QUICK INFO

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2015-5276
NVD Published Date:
Nov 17, 2015
NVD Last Modified:
Jun 17, 2026
Source:
[email protected]
CVE-2015-5276 Details - Not Deferred