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CVE-2015-8804

UnknownEPSS 3.87%

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CVE-2015-8804 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. x86_64/ecc-384-modp.asm in Nettle before 3.2 does not properly handle carry propagation and produces incorrect output in its implementation of the P-384 NIST elliptic curve, which allows attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors.. EPSS estimates a 3.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

x86_64/ecc-384-modp.asm in Nettle before 3.2 does not properly handle carry propagation and produces incorrect output in its implementation of the P-384 NIST elliptic curve, which allows attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.87%

88.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Nettle ProjectNettle<= 3.1.1
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux15.10
OpensuseLeap42.1
OpensuseOpensuse13.1
OpensuseOpensuse13.2

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8804?
x86_64/ecc-384-modp.asm in Nettle before 3.2 does not properly handle carry propagation and produces incorrect output in its implementation of the P-384 NIST elliptic curve, which allows attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-8804?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8804 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8804?
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