CVE-2007-6150: Infoleak
First published: Fri Nov 30 2007(Updated: )
The "internal state tracking" code for the random and urandom devices in FreeBSD 5.5, 6.1 through 6.3, and 7.0 beta 4 allows local users to obtain portions of previously-accessed random values, which could be leveraged to bypass protection mechanisms that rely on secrecy of those values.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FreeBSD Kernel | =6.1 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =6.3 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =5.5 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =6.2 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =7.0-beta_4 |
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Reference Links
- http://security.FreeBSD.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-07:09.random.asc
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019022
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27879
- http://osvdb.org/39600
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26642
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4053
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38764
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-6150?
CVE-2007-6150 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow local users to access sensitive random values.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6150?
To fix CVE-2007-6150, you should upgrade your FreeBSD version to one that includes the security patch for this vulnerability.
Which FreeBSD versions are affected by CVE-2007-6150?
CVE-2007-6150 affects FreeBSD versions 5.5, 6.1 through 6.3, and 7.0 beta 4.
What exploits are associated with CVE-2007-6150?
CVE-2007-6150 could be exploited by local users to obtain previous random values, potentially bypassing security mechanisms.
Is CVE-2007-6150 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2007-6150 is a local vulnerability that requires local access to the FreeBSD system.
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