CVE-2012-2387 (GCVE-0-2012-2387)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2012-08-20 18:00 – Updated: 2024-09-17 02:58
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Summary
devotee 0.1 patch 2 uses a 32-bit seed for generating 48-bit random numbers, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain the secret monikers via a brute force attack.
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CWE
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