CyberRota Analysis
This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5. It affects Debian, OpenSSL. Public exploit code or proof-of-concept references have been detected in its references. Its EPSS score suggests a 70.7% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. It may be remotely exploitable.
Public Exploit Signal
A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.
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CVE
CVE-2008-0166
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.5
EPSS
70.72%
Debian OpenSSL
Original NVD Description
OpenSSL 0.9.8c-1 up to versions before 0.9.8g-9 on Debian-based operating systems uses a random number generator that generates predictable numbers, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct brute force guessing attacks against cryptographic keys.