CVE-2016-2850
UnknownEPSS 2.12%
Last modified
CVE-2016-2850 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Botan 1.11.x before 1.11.29 does not enforce TLS policy for (1) signature algorithms and (2) ECC curves, which allows remote attackers to conduct downgrade attacks via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 2.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Botan 1.11.x before 1.11.29 does not enforce TLS policy for (1) signature algorithms and (2) ECC curves, which allows remote attackers to conduct downgrade attacks via unspecified vectors.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 24 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.0 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.1 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.2 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.3 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.4 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.5 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.6 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.7 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.8 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.9 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.10 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.11 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.12 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.13 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.14 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.15 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.16 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.17 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.18 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.19 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.20 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.21 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.22 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.23 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.24 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.25 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.26 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.27 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.28 |
References
- http://botan.randombit.net/security.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=botan-devel&m=145852488622892&w=2Vendor Advisory
- http://botan.randombit.net/security.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=botan-devel&m=145852488622892&w=2Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-2850?
Botan 1.11.x before 1.11.29 does not enforce TLS policy for (1) signature algorithms and (2) ECC curves, which allows remote attackers to conduct downgrade attacks via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-2850?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2850 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2850?
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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