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.
References
Link | Resource |
---|---|
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-11/msg00054.html | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-04/msg00052.html | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034375 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1262846 | Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory |
https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=65142 | Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
History
No history.
Information
Published : 2015-11-17 15:59
Updated : 2024-02-04 18:53
NVD link : CVE-2015-5276
Mitre link : CVE-2015-5276
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2015-5276
JSON object : View
Products Affected
gnu
- gcc
CWE
CWE-200
Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor