Bug 198971 - predictable random number generator used in web browsers
Summary: predictable random number generator used in web browsers
Status: CONFIRMED
Alias: None
Product: konqueror
Classification: Applications
Component: general (show other bugs)
Version: 4.2.4
Platform: Debian testing Linux
: NOR wishlist
Target Milestone: ---
Assignee: Konqueror Developers
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Reported: 2009-07-05 04:32 UTC by Michael Gilbert
Modified: 2011-06-05 17:40 UTC (History)
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Description Michael Gilbert 2009-07-05 04:32:06 UTC 
Version:            (using KDE 4.2.4)
OS:                Linux
Installed from:    Debian testing/unstable Packages

hello,

it has been discovered that all of the major web browsers use a
predictable pseudo-random number generator (PRNG).  please see
reference [0]. the robust solution is to switch to a provably
unpredictable PRNG such as Blum Blum Shub [1,2].

[0] http://www.trusteer.com/temporary-user-tracking-in-major-browsers
[1] Lenore Blum, Manual Blum, and Michael Shub, "A Simple Unpredictable
Pseudo-Random Number Generator," SIAM Journal on Computing, volume 15,
pages 364-383, May 1986.
[2] http://rng.doesntexist.org/gmpbbs