Unscored severity · published Nov 20, 2007
CVE-2007-6043
The CryptGenRandom function in Microsoft Windows 2000 generates predictable values, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to reduce the effectiveness of…
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CVSS
4.7%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
The CryptGenRandom function in Microsoft Windows 2000 generates predictable values, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to reduce the effectiveness of cryptographic mechanisms, as demonstrated by attacks on (1) forward security and (2) backward security, related to use of eight instances of the RC4 cipher, and possibly a related issue to CVE-2007-3898.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)4.7% · higher than 92% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
W2
Windows 2000 · Microsoft
All versions, or not specified · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-6043
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2007-6043
eprint.iacr.org
http://eprint.iacr.org/2007/419.pdf
www.computerworld.com.au
http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php/id%3B1165210682%3Bfp%3B2%3Bfpid%3B1
www.securityfocus.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26495
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