CVE-2024-25389: Weak RNG

Published Mar 27, 2024
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Updated

RT-Thread through 5.0.2 generates random numbers with a weak algorithm of "seed = 214013L seed + 2531011L; return (seed >> 16) & 0x7FFF;" in calcrandom in drivers/misc/rtrandom.c.

Affected Software

2 affected components
RT-Thread RT-Thread<=5.0.2
RT-Thread RT-Thread<=5.0.2

Event History

Mar 27, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-25389?

CVE-2024-25389 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its impact on randomness generation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-25389?

To fix CVE-2024-25389, upgrade RT-Thread to version 5.0.3 or later where the random number generation algorithm has been improved.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-25389?

The potential impacts of CVE-2024-25389 include vulnerabilities to cryptographic operations and reduced security in applications relying on randomness.

4

Is CVE-2024-25389 exploitable remotely?

CVE-2024-25389 is not directly exploitable remotely, but its weak random number generation can lead to security risks in networked applications.

5

What software versions are affected by CVE-2024-25389?

CVE-2024-25389 affects all RT-Thread versions up to and including 5.0.2.

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