Use of Insufficiently Random Values

CVE-2021-45487

High

7.5/10

Summary

In NetBSD through 9.2, the IPv4 ID generation algorithm does not use appropriate cryptographic measures.

Attack Complexity: LOW
Attack Vector: NETWORK
Integrity Impact: NONE
Scope: UNCHANGED
User Interaction: NONE
Privileges Required: NONE
Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
Availability Impact: NONE

CWE-330 - Use of Insufficiently Random Values

The software uses insufficiently random numbers or values in a security context that depends on unpredictable numbers.

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Advisory Timeline

Published Dec 25, 2021