Net::EasyTCP uses predictable random numbers to generate encryption keys
VULNERABILITYredteam/daily · 1 source
- Severity
- Medium
- Sources
- 1
What happened
A software component used by Perl programs to send data over networks could create encryption keys in a predictable way. This could allow an attacker to guess the keys and read sensitive information. Ubuntu has issued a security notice about the problem.
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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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Ubuntu Security Notices