CVE-2007-5502: openssl fips_object_module Cryptographic Issues

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2007-5502 is a medium (CVSS 6.4) Cryptographic Issues vulnerability in openssl fips_object_module. EPSS estimates a 2.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 83.1% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 01-12-2007
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 07-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

The PRNG implementation for the OpenSSL FIPS Object Module 1.1.1 does not perform auto-seeding during the FIPS self-test, which generates random data that is more predictable than expected and makes it easier for attackers to bypass protection mechanisms that rely on the randomness.

• CWE-310Cryptographic IssuesWeaknesses in this category are related to the design and implementation of data confidentiality and integrity. Frequently these deal with the use of encoding techniques, encryption libraries, and hashing algorithms. The weaknesses in this category could lead to a degradation of the quality data if they are not addressed.