CVE-2016-6886
MatrixSSL RSA Key Exchange Buffer Overflow Denial of Service
Description
The pstm_reverse function in MatrixSSL before 3.8.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory read and crash) via a (1) zero value or (2) the key's modulus for the secret key during RSA key exchange.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 13, 2017, 4:59 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 18, 2017, 2:59 a.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
3.6
Exploitability Score :
3.9
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2016-6886.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://www.matrixssl.org/blog/releases/matrixssl_3_8_4 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92604 | |
| https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/51-Fun-with-Bignums-Crashing-MatrixSSL-and-more.html | Third Party Advisory |
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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2016-6886 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jan. 18, 2017
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92604 [No Types Assigned] -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jan. 17, 2017
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P) Added CVSS V3 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Changed Reference Type http://www.matrixssl.org/blog/releases/matrixssl_3_8_4 No Types Assigned http://www.matrixssl.org/blog/releases/matrixssl_3_8_4 Vendor Advisory, Patch Changed Reference Type https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/51-Fun-with-Bignums-Crashing-MatrixSSL-and-more.html No Types Assigned https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/51-Fun-with-Bignums-Crashing-MatrixSSL-and-more.html Third Party Advisory Added CWE CWE-320 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:matrixssl:matrixssl:3.8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* (and previous)
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2016-6886 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2016-6886
weaknesses.
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
0.58 }} 0.00%
score
0.74842
percentile