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CVE-2002-1446

UnknownEPSS 1.35%

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CVE-2002-1446 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.35%

68.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NcipherPkcs 11 Library1.2.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1446?
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.
How severe is CVE-2002-1446?
Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1446 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1446?
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Source: NVD / NIST