CVE-2026-8700
Publication date 15 May 2026
Last updated 22 May 2026
Ubuntu priority
Description
Crypt::DSA versions before 1.20 for Perl generate seeds using rand. Seeds were generated using Perl's built-in rand function, which is predictable and unsuitable for security usage.
Status
| Package | Ubuntu Release | Status |
|---|---|---|
| libcrypt-dsa-perl | 26.04 LTS resolute |
Needs evaluation
|
| 24.04 LTS noble |
Needs evaluation
|
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| 22.04 LTS jammy |
Needs evaluation
|
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| 20.04 LTS focal |
Needs evaluation
|
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| 18.04 LTS bionic |
Needs evaluation
|
Severity score breakdown
CVSS version: CVSS v3.0
Base score
7.3 · High
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
References
Other references
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-8700
- https://lists.security.metacpan.org/cve-announce/msg/40104301/
- https://metacpan.org/release/TIMLEGGE/Crypt-DSA-1.20/changes
- https://metacpan.org/release/TIMLEGGE/Crypt-DSA-1.20/diff/TIMLEGGE/Crypt-DSA-1.19#lib/Crypt/DSA/KeyChain.pm
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/15/26