Description
The random number generator in the Crypto application before 2.0.2.2, and SSH before 2.0.5, as used in the Erlang/OTP ssh library before R14B03, uses predictable seeds based on the current time, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess DSA host and SSH session keys.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | erlang | 1:14.b.3-dfsg-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | erlang | 1:14.b.3-dfsg-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | erlang | 1:14.b.3-dfsg-1 | — |
References
- 44709 third-party-advisory
- https://github.com/erlang/otp/commit/f228601de45c5b53241b103af6616453c50885a5
- 47980 vdb-entry
- VU#178990 third-party-advisory