CVE-2016-7438

Description

The C software implementation of ECC in wolfSSL (formerly CyaSSL) before 3.9.10 makes it easier for local users to discover RSA keys by leveraging cache-bank hit differences.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.14%
Vendor Advisory wolfssl.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wolfssl.com/wolfSSL/Blog/Entries/2016/9/26_wolfSSL_3.9.10_Vulnerability_Fixes.html vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95066 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7438?
CVE-2016-7438 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-7438?
To fix CVE-2016-7438, 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-2016-7438 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-7438 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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