CVE-2002-1446

Description

The error checking routine used for the C_Verify call on a symmetric verification key in the nCipher PKCS#11 library 1.2.0 and later returns the CKR_OK status even when it detects an invalid signature, which could allow remote attackers to modify or forge messages.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.39%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9895.php	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5498	vdb entry
http://www.ncipher.com/support/advisories/advisory5_c_verify.html	patch
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-08/0172.html	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1446?: CVE-2002-1446 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-1446?: To fix CVE-2002-1446, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2002-1446 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2002-1446 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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