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Analysis of a strong Random Number Generator

by anatomizing Linux' CPRNG


Veröffentlicht am: 28.12.2006, 11:30 Uhr
Präsentation vom: 28.12.2006, 11:30 Uhr

Teilnehmer: Thomas Biege

Abstract: This paper (and slides) will descibe the inner workings of the the random number generator (/dev/{u}random) of Linux. Additionally some possible security flaws are shown (entropy overestimation, zero'izing the pool, etc.)

Speakers: Thomas Biege
Language: en
Date: 2006-12-28
Time: 11:30
Room: Saal 4

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