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CVE PROGRAM SOURCE RECORD1.0 Low

CVE-2025-12888

Constant Time Issue with Xtensa-based ESP32 and X22519

Description

Vulnerability in X25519 constant-time cryptographic implementations due to timing side channels introduced by compiler optimizations and CPU architecture limitations, specifically with the Xtensa-based ESP32 chips. If targeting Xtensa it is recommended to use the low memory implementations of X25519, which is now turned on as the default for Xtensa.

Affected products

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

wolfSSL wolfSSL

Default version status: unaffected

  • 0 to < 5.8.4affected

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