Openssl · Openssl · CVE-2008-0166
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
OpenSSL versions 0.9.8c-1 through 0.9.8g-9
**Description**
The issue concerns a random number generator in OpenSSL that generates predictable numbers, making it easier for remote attackers to conduct brute force guessing attacks against cryptographic keys. This affects Debian-based operating systems. There is no information provided about the estimated number of potentially affected devices worldwide or details about real-world incidents where this issue was exploited.
**Recommendations**
For OpenSSL versions 0.9.8c-1 through 0.9.8g-9, update to a version newer than 0.9.8g-9 to resolve the issue.
At the moment, there is no information about additional mitigation measures.