VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2015-5276

CVSS score5 MEDIUM
EPSS probability2.94%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2015-11-17
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Description

The std::random_device class in libstdc++ in the GNU Compiler Collection (aka GCC) before 4.9.4 does not properly handle short reads from blocking sources, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to predict the random values via unspecified vectors.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

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