CVE-2013-2213

KRandom:: random() CWE-334: Small Space of Random Values

Published Feb 11, 2020 CVSS 3.1 · 5.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The KRandom::random function in KDE Paste Applet after 4.10.5 in kdeplasma-addons uses the GNU C Library rand function's linear congruential generator, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by predicting the generator output.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2013-2167 The KRandom::random function in KDE Paste Applet after 4.10.5 in kdeplasma-addons uses the GNU C Library rand function's linear congruential generator, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by predicting the generator output.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 3:27 PM
Reserved
Feb 19, 2013, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 11, 2020, 8:15 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:52 PM
Severity
Public date
Jun 26, 2013, 12:00 AM