CVE-2024-57854

Critical

Description

Net::NSCA::Client versions through 0.009002 for Perl uses a poor random number generator. Version v0.003 switched to use Data::Rand::Obscure instead of Crypt::Random for generation of a random initialisation vectors. Data::Rand::Obscure uses Perl's built-in rand() function, which is not suitable for cryptographic functions.

SeverityCritical
CVSS9.1
Exploit probability—
ProductDougdude Net\
PublishedMar 5, 2026
First seenMar 5, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-338CWE-338

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ProductAffected versionsFixed in
dougdude net\\ ≤ v ≤ 0.009002—

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