CVE-2016-8671 The pstm_exptmod function in MatrixSSL 3.8.6 and earlier does not properly perform modular exponentiation, which might allow remote attackers to predict the secret key via unspecified vectors. NOTE: t...
MediumCVSS 5.9
EPSS 1.3%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
The pstm_exptmod function in MatrixSSL 3.8.6 and earlier does not properly perform modular exponentiation, which might allow remote attackers to predict the secret key via unspecified vectors. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2016-6887.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| matrixssl | <= 3.8.6 | No fix listed |
References
- [oss-security] 20161015 Update on MatrixSSL miscalculation (incomplete fix for CVE-2016-6887) mailing-list third-party-advisory
- [oss-security] 20161015 Re: Update on MatrixSSL miscalculation (incomplete fix for CVE-2016-6887) mailing-list third-party-advisory
- 95439 vdb-entry
- blog.fuzzing-project.org