CWE-333

Improper Handling of Insufficient Entropy in TRNG

Low Risk

Weakness Description

True random number generators (TRNG) generally have a limited source of entropy and therefore can fail or block.

The rate at which true random numbers can be generated is limited. It is important that one uses them only when they are needed for security.

Potential Mitigations

Implementation

Rather than failing on a lack of random numbers, it is often preferable to wait for more numbers to be created.

Common Consequences

Availability
DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart

A program may crash or block if it runs out of random numbers.

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