CVE-2007-6755

Dual_EC_DRBG: weak pseudo random number generator

Published Oct 11, 2013 CVSS 2.0 · 5.8 Medium EPSS 1.6% KEV · Not listed
Description
The NIST SP 800-90A default statement of the Dual Elliptic Curve Deterministic Random Bit Generation (Dual_EC_DRBG) algorithm contains point Q constants with a possible relationship to certain "skeleton key" values, which might allow context-dependent attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by leveraging knowledge of those values. NOTE: this is a preliminary CVE for Dual_EC_DRBG; future research may provide additional details about point Q and associated attacks, and could potentially lead to a RECAST or REJECT of this CVE.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2007-6711 The NIST SP 800-90A default statement of the Dual Elliptic Curve Deterministic Random Bit Generation (Dual_EC_DRBG) algorithm contains point Q constants with a possible relationship to certain "skeleton key" values, which might allow context-dependent attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by leveraging knowledge of those values. NOTE: this is a preliminary CVE for Dual_EC_DRBG; future research may provide additional details about point Q and associated attacks, and could potentially lead to a RECAST or REJECT of this CVE.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
oracle
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 4:18 PM
Reserved
Oct 11, 2013, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 11, 2013, 10:55 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:48 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Oct 11, 2013, 12:00 AM