CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2005-0106

First published: Tue May 03 2005(Updated: )

SSLeay.pm in libnet-ssleay-perl before 1.25 uses the /tmp/entropy file for entropy if a source is not set in the EGD_PATH variable, which allows local users to reduce the cryptographic strength of certain operations by modifying the file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Ubuntu=5.04
Ubuntu Linux=5.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-0106?

    CVE-2005-0106 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on cryptographic operations.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-0106?

    To fix CVE-2005-0106, update the libnet-ssleay-perl module to version 1.25 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2005-0106?

    CVE-2005-0106 affects Ubuntu Linux version 5.04 and any systems using an affected version of libnet-ssleay-perl.

  • What is the risk of exploiting CVE-2005-0106?

    Exploiting CVE-2005-0106 allows local users to weaken the cryptographic strength of certain operations by modifying the /tmp/entropy file.

  • Is CVE-2005-0106 related to file permissions?

    Yes, CVE-2005-0106 is related to improper file permissions, as it allows local users to manipulate a critical entropy file.

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