# CVE-2017-2626: libice6: It was discovered that libICE before 1.0.9-8 used a weak entropy to generate keys

CVE-2017-2626 is fixed in libice6 on 1 platform by libice6 2:1.0.9-2ubuntu0.18.04.1 (version 2:1.0.9-2ubuntu0.18.04.1), released July 27, 2018. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-2626
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Low)
- EPSS: 0.0046
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jul 27, 2018

## Description

It was discovered that libICE before 1.0.9-8 used a weak entropy to generate keys. A local attacker could potentially use this flaw for session hijacking using the information available from the process list.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | libice6 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2:1.0.9-2ubuntu0.18.04.1 | [libice6 2:1.0.9-2ubuntu0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libice6-2-1.0.9-2ubuntu0.18.04.1.md) | Jul 27, 2018 |

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