CVE-2006-1115

Name: CVE-2006-1115
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-03-09T13:06:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.19%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-1115 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. nCipher HSM before 2.22.6, when generating a Diffie-Hellman public/private key pair without any specified DiscreteLogGroup parameters, chooses random parameters that could allow an attacker to crack the private key in significantly less time than a brute force attack.. EPSS estimates a 1.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

nCipher HSM before 2.22.6, when generating a Diffie-Hellman public/private key pair without any specified DiscreteLogGroup parameters, chooses random parameters that could allow an attacker to crack the private key in significantly less time than a brute force attack.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.19%

63.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ncipher	Chil	All versions
Ncipher	Mscapi Csp	5.50
Ncipher	Mscapi Csp	5.54
Ncipher	Ncipher Software Cd	All versions

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/19137Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015719Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ncipher.com/resources/95/sa12_insecure_generation_of_diffiehellman_keysPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427146/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17006Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0862
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25060
http://secunia.com/advisories/19137Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015719Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ncipher.com/resources/95/sa12_insecure_generation_of_diffiehellman_keysPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427146/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17006Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0862
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25060

Timeline

Published: Mar 9, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-1115?

How severe is CVE-2006-1115?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-1115 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1115?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST