Mozilla SeaMonkey up to 2.0.4 Random Number Generator js_InitRandom cryptographic issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Mozilla SeaMonkey. Affected by this vulnerability is the function js_InitRandom of the component Random Number Generator. The manipulation leads to cryptographic issue. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2010-3400. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Mozilla SeaMonkey (Web Browser) and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function js_InitRandom of the component Random Number Generator. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cryptographic issue vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-310. Impacted is confidentiality, and integrity. The summary by CVE is:

The js_InitRandom function in the JavaScript implementation in Mozilla Firefox 3.5.x before 3.5.10 and 3.6.x before 3.6.4, and SeaMonkey before 2.0.5, uses the current time for seeding of a random number generator, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess the seed value via a brute-force attack, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-5913.

The weakness was published 09/15/2010 as Bug 475585 as not defined bug report (Bugzilla). The advisory is shared at bugzilla.mozilla.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2010-3400. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1600 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 63402 (GLSA-201301-01 : Mozilla Products: Multiple vulnerabilities (BEAST)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 118946 (Solaris Firefox Multiple Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 1.0.9 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (61856), Tenable (63402) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-33206†). Similar entries are available at VDB-5327, VDB-36797, VDB-36612 and VDB-37141. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Cryptographic issue
CWE: CWE-310
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Nessus ID: 63402
Nessus Name: GLSA-201301-01 : Mozilla Products: Multiple vulnerabilities (BEAST)
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OpenVAS ID: 902306
OpenVAS Name: Mozilla Products js_InitRandom Information Disclosure Vulnerability (Windows)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: SeaMonkey 1.0.9

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: mozilla.org

Advisory: Bug 475585
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2010-3400 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-3400
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-54725

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X-Force: 61856
SecurityFocus: 51752
Vulnerability Center: 33206 - Mozilla Firefox and SeaMonkey Remote Information Disclosure Vulnerability via a Brute-Force Attack, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2015 14:37
Updated: 02/02/2025 00:22
Changes: 03/19/2015 14:37 (62), 03/31/2017 15:59 (6), 09/25/2021 01:28 (4), 09/25/2021 01:35 (2), 02/02/2025 00:22 (18)
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