Description
stunnel before 5.00, when using fork threading, does not properly update the state of the OpenSSL pseudo-random number generator (PRNG), which causes subsequent children with the same process ID to use the same entropy pool and allows remote attackers to obtain private keys for EC (ECDSA) or DSA certificates.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:MAccess ComplexityMedium
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:PConfidentialityPartial
I:NIntegrityNone
A:NAvailabilityNone
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/05/1
openwall.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65964
securityfocus.com
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/attachment.cgi?id=870826&action=diff
bugzilla.redhat.com
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Timeline
Published
Mar 23, 2014
Last Updated
May 6, 2026
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