CVE-2012-6124: chicken vulnerability

CVE-2012-6124: A casting error in Chicken before 4.8.0 on 64-bit platform caused the random number generator to return a c...

A casting error in Chicken before 4.8.0 on 64-bit platform caused the random number generator to return a constant value. NOTE: the vendor states "This function wasn't used for security purposes (and is advertised as being unsuitable)."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 21:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

Chicken Scheme before 4.8.0 could produce the same random value on 64-bit systems because of a casting error. The vendor said the affected function was not intended for security use, so business urgency is low unless internal software relied on it for security-sensitive randomness. Exposure is likely limited to systems running Chicken before 4.8.0 on 64-bit platforms, especially older build hosts, embedded tooling, or legacy applications. No affected CPEs are listed in the bundle. Treat this as a low-priority legacy exposure unless Chicken is used in security-sensitive application logic. The main action is inventory and upgrade hygiene, plus confirming no security control depended on this RNG. Mitigation focus: Inventory Chicken installations and identify versions before 4.8.0 on 64-bit systems.; Upgrade affected Chicken deployments to 4.8.0 or later where applicable.; Check Debian, Red Hat, and vendor guidance for distribution-specific handling..

Prepared: Jun 6, 2026, 12:31 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 31, 2019, 20:38 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-6124CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-6124CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
https://lists.nongnu.org/archive/html/chicken-hackers/2012-02/msg00084.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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chickenchickenbefore 4.8.0Listed

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