Security controls bypass or absence In gcc
Description
The std::random_device class in libstdc++ in the GNU Compiler Collection (aka GCC) before 4.9.4 does not properly handle short reads from blocking sources, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to predict the random values via unspecified vectors.
Mitigation
Update Impact
Minimal update. May introduce new vulnerabilities or breaking changes.
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