CVE-2016-8671: The pstm_exptmod function in MatrixSSL 3.8.6 and earlier does not properly

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 unspecif

Status

Published

2017-01-13

Updated

2024-08-06

Assigning organization

mitre

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

Version statuses are supplied by the assigning organization. Consult the original record for detailed ranges and platform conditions.

n/a n/a

n/aaffected

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 ↗