Predictable Random Value Generation in Samba by GnuTLS
CVE-2022-1615

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Samba

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 September 2022

What is CVE-2022-1615?

A specific issue exists in Samba concerning the GnuTLS library's function gnutls_rnd(), which has been reported to occasionally return predictable random values. This behavior poses potential security risks, allowing for easier exploitation of security mechanisms dependent on randomness. The vulnerability potentially affects all versions of Samba that utilize this library, necessitating updates to mitigate any associated risks.

Affected Version(s)

Samba Samba 4.1 and newer

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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