Insecure Random Seed
Insecure Random Seed
Description
Random number generator is seeded using constant value which results in the generation of predictable numbers.
Recommendation
Do not seed Random with the current time because that value is more predictable to an attacker than the default seed.
The java.util.Random class must not be used either for security-critical applications or for protecting sensitive data. Use a more secure random number generator, such as the java.security.SecureRandom class.
Links
- CWE-330: Use of Insufficiently Random Values
- MSC02-J. Generate strong random numbers (CERT Secure Coding)
Standards
- OWASP_MASVS_L1:
- MSTG_CRYPTO_6
- OWASP_MASVS_L2:
- MSTG_CRYPTO_6
- PCI_STANDARDS:
- REQ_2_2
- REQ_6_2