Weak Random Number Generation in Net::EasyTCP for Perl by MNAGUIB

CVE-2002-20002

What is CVE-2002-20002?

The Net::EasyTCP package prior to version 0.15 for Perl is vulnerable due to its reliance on Perl's built-in rand() function for generating cryptographic keys. This function is not suitable for cryptographic purposes as it does not provide strong randomness, potentially leading to predictable key generation and exposing systems to various security risks. Users of affected versions are encouraged to update to a secure version to mitigate these vulnerabilities.

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