CVE-2011-2683 json
reseed seeds random numbers from an insecure HTTP request to random.org during installation, which makes it easier for remote attackers to…
published 2017-10-23 9 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2011-2665
- cvss
- 5.9
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.3%
- EPSS 1.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 71%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
reseed seeds random numbers from an insecure HTTP request to random.org during installation, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms via a man-in-the-middle attack.
Exploit prediction
1.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 71% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 5.9 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-254 7PK - Security Features
References
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openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2014/02/08/5
mailing-list, third-party-advisory
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bugs.launchpad.net
/ubuntu/+source/reseed/+bug/804594
third-party-advisory
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openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2011/07/06/8
mailing-list, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2011-2683
- NVD CVE-2011-2683
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