CVE-2012-1577: Critical severity Dietlibc Project Dietlibc vulnerability

Published Dec 10, 2019
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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
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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.

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