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CVE-2012-2387
devotee 0.1 patch 2 uses a 32-bit seed for generating 48-bit random numbers, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain the…
Medium5.0EPSS 1.4%
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- redhat
Description
devotee 0.1 patch 2 uses a 32-bit seed for generating 48-bit random numbers, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain the secret monikers via a brute force attack.
Scores
| Scored by | CVSS | Score | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVDNVD · Modified | 2.0 | Medium5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
- EPSS (exploitation in 30 days)
- 1.4% · top 28% of all CVEs (2 Nov 2026)
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The list uses the assigner's score when there is one, then CISA's, then NVD's: Medium 5.0.
Weakness
Affected products
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- affected n/a
References (3)
- [oss-security] 20120521 Re: CVE id request: devotee (debian vote engine) cryptographically weak random numbers permit discovery of secret ballot submissions (opens in a new tab)mailing-listx_refsource_MLISTx_transferred
- [oss-security] 20120518 CVE id request: devotee (debian vote engine) cryptographically weak random numbers permit discovery of secret ballot submissions (opens in a new tab)mailing-listx_refsource_MLISTx_transferred
- [oss-security] 20120522 CVE id request: devotee (debian vote engine) cryptographically weak random numbers permit discovery of secret ballot submissions (opens in a new tab)mailing-listx_refsource_MLISTx_transferred
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