CVE-2016-8671

Summary

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 Software

Weaknesses

• n/a

ADP Enrichment

CVE Program Container

Additional References

• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/15/8
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/15/2
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95439
• https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/54-Update-on-MatrixSSL-miscalculation-CVE-2016-8671%2C-incomplete-fix-for-CVE-2016-6887.html

References

• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/15/8
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/15/2
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95439
• https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/54-Update-on-MatrixSSL-miscalculation-CVE-2016-8671%2C-incomplete-fix-for-CVE-2016-6887.html

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