CVE-2012-1577: Critical severity Dietlibc Project Dietlibc vulnerability
Published Dec 10, 2019
·Updated
lib/libc/stdlib/random.c in OpenBSD returns 0 when seeded with 0.
Affected Software
6 affected componentsFixes available
Dietlibc Project Dietlibc
OpenBSD OpenBSD
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
debian/dietlibc
0.34~cvs20160606-120.34~cvs20160606-140.34~cvs20160606-180.34~cvs20160606-19
Event History
Dec 10, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:45 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Feb 18, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·01:11 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2012-1577?
CVE-2012-1577 is a vulnerability in the random number generation functionality of the OpenBSD operating system.
2
How does CVE-2012-1577 impact OpenBSD?
CVE-2012-1577 in OpenBSD causes random.c to return 0 when seeded with 0, which can lead to predictable random numbers.
3
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1577?
CVE-2012-1577 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).
4
Is there a fix for CVE-2012-1577?
Yes, there are fixes available for CVE-2012-1577. Please refer to the provided references for more information.
5
Where can I find more information about CVE-2012-1577?
You can find more information about CVE-2012-1577 in the provided references.