Net::EasyTCP uses predictable random numbers to generate encryption keys
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What happened
USN-8985-1 reports that Net::EasyTCP falls back to Perl's rand() for encryption key generation when no strong randomisation module is present, which may make the keys predictable. The article gives no CVE identifier or affected versions. Defenders should apply the update referenced in USN-8985-1 and check whether Net::EasyTCP is used in their Perl applications.
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What to do
- Apply the Ubuntu security update referenced in USN-8985-1 for Net::EasyTCP.
- Check whether your Perl applications use Net::EasyTCP for encrypted communications.
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