CVE-2008-5659 Information

Description

The gnu.java.security.util.PRNG class in GNU Classpath 0.97.2 and earlier uses a predictable seed based on the system time which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to conduct brute force attacks against cryptographic routines that use this class for randomness as demonstrated against DSA private keys.

Reference

http://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=38417 http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/12/06/2 https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47574