CVE-2006-1833

CVE-2006-1833 is a low-severity vulnerability in Netbsd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Intel RNG Driver in NetBSD 1.6 through 3.0 may incorrectly detect the presence of the pchb interface, which will cause it to always generate the same random number, which allows remote attackers to more easily crack encryption keys generated from the interface.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1833?
Intel RNG Driver in NetBSD 1.6 through 3.0 may incorrectly detect the presence of the pchb interface, which will cause it to always generate the same random number, which allows remote attackers to more easily crack encryption keys generated from the interface.
How severe is CVE-2006-1833?
CVE-2006-1833 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-1833 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1833?
CVE-2006-1833 primarily affects Netbsd. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1833?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-1833 published?
CVE-2006-1833 was published on 2006-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

More vulnerabilities in Netbsd

All CVEs affecting Netbsd →