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CVE-2007-6043

7.1 · HIGH

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…

Published Nov 20, 2007microsoftCWE-200EPSS 4.72%

Overview

CVE-2007-6043 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2000. It was published on November 20, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_2000 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refeprint.iacr.org/2007/419.pdfRefwww.computerworld.com.au/index.php/id%3B1165210682%3Bfp%3B2%3Bfpid%3B1Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/26495Refeprint.iacr.org/2007/419.pdfRefwww.computerworld.com.au/index.php/id%3B1165210682%3Bfp%3B2%3Bfpid%3B1Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/26495

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6043?

CVE-2007-6043 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2000. It was published on November 20, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-6043?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-6043?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_2000 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2007-6043?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-6043 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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