Is it possible to find an AES key given part of the key, the ciphertext, initialization vector and mode of encryption? [migrated]

The following details are given:

Partial Key: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX11000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000011
Initialization Vector: E898EF8E91F8C9B201E6E29DF87EE152
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For AES128 CBC is the IV required to be different for a single block with random data? [migrated]

I have a question about security when using AES128 CBC over a single block with an IV than can be identical. I am fairly new to the subject and checked a few publications and documentation but I could not find a clear answer.
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Why is it not a good idea to simply encrypt the plaintext with the receiver’s public key? [duplicate]

What are some of the risks when encrypting “plaintext” with a receiver’s public key?

I have been Googling for hours, and been reading in the Computer Security Principles and Practice 3rd edition.

It’s NOT similar:
In PGP, why not just encrypt message with recipient’s public key? Why the meta-encryption?

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