Vulnerability Details : CVE-2007-6043
The CryptGenRandom function in Microsoft Windows 2000 generates predictable values, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to reduce the effectiveness of cryptographic mechanisms, as demonstrated by attacks on (1) forward security and (2) backward security, related to use of eight instances of the RC4 cipher, and possibly a related issue to CVE-2007-3898.
Vulnerability category: Information leak
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2007-6043
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.28%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 64 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2007-6043
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.1
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N |
8.6
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6.9
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[email protected] |
CWE ids for CVE-2007-6043
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The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.Assigned by: [email protected] (Primary)
References for CVE-2007-6043
Products affected by CVE-2007-6043
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*