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Curve25519DH creates a Random per invocation, which drains Entropy #292

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hierynomus opened this issue Dec 23, 2016 · 0 comments
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Curve25519DH creates a Random per invocation, which drains Entropy #292

hierynomus opened this issue Dec 23, 2016 · 0 comments

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The Curve25519DH KEX algorithm creates a new SecureRandom per kex. This leads to a fast drain of entropy on low entropy virtual machines. Allow for the RandomFactory to be available so that you can use the preconfigured random of the SSHClient.
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