CVE-2002-20002

Jan. 2, 2025, 5:15 a.m.

5.4
Medium

Description

The Net::EasyTCP package before 0.15 for Perl always uses Perl's builtin rand(), which is not a strong random number generator, for cryptographic keys.

Product(s) Impacted

Product Versions
Net::EasyTCP package for Perl
  • ['before 0.15']

Weaknesses

Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.

CWE-338
Use of Cryptographically Weak Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG)
The product uses a Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG) in a security context, but the PRNG's algorithm is not cryptographically strong.

References

https://github.com/briandfoy/cpan-security-advisory/issues/184
https://metacpan.org/release/MNAGUIB/EasyTCP-0.15/view/EasyTCP.pm
https://metacpan.org/release/MNAGUIB/EasyTCP-0.26/changes

Tags

cve@mitre.org
CWE-338
2025-01-02
CVE-2002-20002

CVSS Score

5.4 / 10

CVSS Data - 3.1

  • Attack Vector: NETWORK
  • Attack Complexity: HIGH
  • Privileges Required: NONE
  • Scope: CHANGED
  • Confidentiality Impact: LOW
  • Integrity Impact: LOW
  • Availability Impact: NONE

    • CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

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Timeline

Published: Jan. 2, 2025, 5:15 a.m.
Last Modified: Jan. 2, 2025, 5:15 a.m.

Status : Awaiting Analysis

CVE has been marked for Analysis. Normally once in this state the CVE will be analyzed by NVD staff within 24 hours.

More info

Source

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