CVE-2016-8671 | BDVDB-2026-80359 Detail

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.

Impact#

No impact statement in the source data.

Weaknesses#

No weakness recorded in the source data.

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

Exploit#

No public exploit known

History#

Version 12017-01-13Record published in the CVE List.
Version 22024-08-06Most recent update recorded in the CVE List.