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CVE-2008-0166

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.

Severity
High 7.5
Published
13 May 2008
Last changed
16 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
21 Oct 2026
Exploit chance
71% in the next 30 daysHigher than 99% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 12 Nov 2026
Weakness
CWE-338
Attack
Over the network · No login needed · No user action needed
Attacker can
Read data
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
OpenSSLServers and applications · cpe:a:openssl:openssl
  • From 0.9.8c-1 up to 0.9.8g

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-0166
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2008-0166