CVE-2008-0166

high

Description

OpenSSL 0.9.8c-1 up to versions before 0.9.8g-9 on Debian-based operating systems uses a random number generator that generates predictable numbers, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct brute force guessing attacks against cryptographic keys.

References

https://github.com/ethicbrudhack/CVE-2008-0166-BTC-satoshi-mining-wallets

https://github.com/asibechehSav/legacy-systems-security-assessment

https://github.com/pravinsuryatale/cybersecurity-portfolio

https://github.com/NovocaineX/pentest-metasploit

https://github.com/Erik-Castro/DevSecurity

https://github.com/JefferyCyber/Vulnerability-Scanner

https://github.com/QasimShahbaz21/CVE-Exploit-Research-Development

https://github.com/Mustafaa8a/CVE-Exploit-Research-Development

https://github.com/Faizan8232403/CVE-Exploit-Research-Development

https://github.com/Oracleo/SOC-Project5-Vulnerability-Assessment-Nessus-Metasploitable2

https://github.com/demining/Phantom-Signature-Attack

https://github.com/demining/Pixnapping-Attack-on-Android

https://github.com/AhegaoPsyops/sslWeakness

https://github.com/demining/Vulnerable-to-Debian-OpenSSL-bug-CVE-2008-0166

https://github.com/badkeys/debianopenssl

https://github.com/avarx/vulnkeys

https://github.com/g0tmi1k/debian-ssh

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5720

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5632

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5622

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40333169

https://euvd.enisa.europa.eu/vulnerability/EUVD-2008-0178

https://16years.secvuln.info

http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-137A.html

http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020017

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29179

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492112/100/0/threaded

http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1576

http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1571

http://secunia.com/advisories/30249

http://secunia.com/advisories/30239

http://secunia.com/advisories/30231

http://secunia.com/advisories/30221

http://secunia.com/advisories/30220

http://secunia.com/advisories/30136

http://metasploit.com/users/hdm/tools/debian-openssl/

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2008-05-13

Updated: 2026-06-16

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 7.8

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N

Severity: High

CVSS v3

Base Score: 7.5

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Severity: High

EPSS

EPSS: 0.70721