Potential Random Number Generation Issues in Hostapd by Free Range Routing

CVE-2019-10064

What is CVE-2019-10064?

A flaw exists in Hostapd versions prior to 2.6, where it makes calls to the rand() and random() functions without the necessary seeding via srand() or srandom(). This deficiency leads to the use of deterministic values, undermining the security of cryptographic processes that rely on randomness, particularly in EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) scenarios. The absence of proper entropy seeding can expose communication to potential predictability attacks. Developers are urged to update to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

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