名称: Use of Cryptographically Weak Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG)

The product uses a Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG) in a security context, but the PRNG's algorithm is not cryptographically strong.

基本信息

引入方式

Architecture and Design
Implementation : REALIZATION: This weakness is caused during implementation of an architectural security tactic.

适用平台

编程语言

类： Not Language-Specific (Undetermined)

技术

类： Not Technology-Specific (Undetermined)

常见后果

影响范围	影响	可能性
Access Control	Bypass Protection Mechanism 注意： If a PRNG is used for authentication and authorization, such as a session ID or a seed for generating a cryptographic key, then an attacker may be able to easily guess the ID or cryptographic key and gain access to restricted functionality.

观察示例

参考资料	描述
CVE-2021-3692	PHP framework uses mt_rand() function (Marsenne Twister) when generating tokens
CVE-2009-3278	Crypto product uses rand() library function to generate a recovery key, making it easier to conduct brute force attacks.
CVE-2009-3238	Random number generator can repeatedly generate the same value.
CVE-2009-2367	Web application generates predictable session IDs, allowing session hijacking.
CVE-2008-0166	SSL library uses a weak random number generator that only generates 65,536 unique keys.

潜在缓解措施

Phases : Implementation
Use functions or hardware which use a hardware-based random number generation for all crypto. This is the recommended solution. Use CyptGenRandom on Windows, or hw_rand() on Linux.

检测方法

Automated Static Analysis

Automated static analysis, commonly referred to as Static Application Security Testing (SAST), can find some instances of this weakness by analyzing source code (or binary/compiled code) without having to execute it. Typically, this is done by building a model of data flow and control flow, then searching for potentially-vulnerable patterns that connect "sources" (origins of input) with "sinks" (destinations where the data interacts with external components, a lower layer such as the OS, etc.)
有效性 : High

漏洞映射说明

依据 : This CWE entry is at the Base level of abstraction, which is a preferred level of abstraction for mapping to the root causes of vulnerabilities.
备注 : Carefully read both the name and description to ensure that this mapping is an appropriate fit. Do not try to 'force' a mapping to a lower-level Base/Variant simply to comply with this preferred level of abstraction.

备注

As of CWE 4.5, terminology related to randomness, entropy, and predictability can vary widely. Within the developer and other communities, "randomness" is used heavily. However, within cryptography, "entropy" is distinct, typically implied as a measurement. There are no commonly-used definitions, even within standards documents and cryptography papers. Future versions of CWE will attempt to define these terms and, if necessary, distinguish between them in ways that are appropriate for different communities but do not reduce the usability of CWE for mapping, understanding, or other scenarios.

参考资料

REF-18

The CLASP Application Security Process
Secure Software, Inc..
https://cwe.mitre.org/documents/sources/TheCLASPApplicationSecurityProcess.pdf

REF-44

24 Deadly Sins of Software Security
Michael Howard, David LeBlanc, John Viega.

提交记录

名称	组织	日期	发布日期	Version
CLASP		2006-07-19 +00:00	2006-07-19 +00:00	Draft 3

修改记录

名称	组织	日期	备注
Eric Dalci	Cigital	2008-07-01 +00:00	updated Time_of_Introduction
CWE Content Team	MITRE	2008-09-08 +00:00	updated Common_Consequences, Relationships, Other_Notes, Taxonomy_Mappings
CWE Content Team	MITRE	2011-06-01 +00:00	updated Common_Consequences
CWE Content Team	MITRE	2012-05-11 +00:00	updated Common_Consequences, Observed_Examples, References, Relationships
CWE Content Team	MITRE	2012-10-30 +00:00	updated Demonstrative_Examples, Potential_Mitigations
CWE Content Team	MITRE	2014-06-23 +00:00	updated Applicable_Platforms, Description, Name, Other_Notes
CWE Content Team	MITRE	2015-12-07 +00:00	updated Relationships
CWE Content Team	MITRE	2017-11-08 +00:00	updated Demonstrative_Examples, Description, Modes_of_Introduction, Relationships, Taxonomy_Mappings
CWE Content Team	MITRE	2019-01-03 +00:00	updated Relationships
CWE Content Team	MITRE	2020-02-24 +00:00	updated References, Relationships
CWE Content Team	MITRE	2021-03-15 +00:00	updated Demonstrative_Examples
CWE Content Team	MITRE	2021-07-20 +00:00	updated Maintenance_Notes
CWE Content Team	MITRE	2021-10-28 +00:00	updated Relationships
CWE Content Team	MITRE	2023-04-27 +00:00	updated Detection_Factors, Relationships
CWE Content Team	MITRE	2023-06-29 +00:00	updated Mapping_Notes
CWE Content Team	MITRE	2023-10-26 +00:00	updated Observed_Examples
CWE Content Team	MITRE	2025-12-11 +00:00	updated Applicable_Platforms, Relationships, Weakness_Ordinalities

CWE-338 详情

CWE-338