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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

EPSS Probability
2.12%

79.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FedoraprojectFedora24
Botan ProjectBotan1.11.0
Botan ProjectBotan1.11.1
Botan ProjectBotan1.11.2
Botan ProjectBotan1.11.3
Botan ProjectBotan1.11.4
Botan ProjectBotan1.11.5
Botan ProjectBotan1.11.6
Botan ProjectBotan1.11.7
Botan ProjectBotan1.11.8
Botan ProjectBotan1.11.9
Botan ProjectBotan1.11.10
Botan ProjectBotan1.11.11
Botan ProjectBotan1.11.12
Botan ProjectBotan1.11.13
Botan ProjectBotan1.11.14
Botan ProjectBotan1.11.15
Botan ProjectBotan1.11.16
Botan ProjectBotan1.11.17
Botan ProjectBotan1.11.18
Botan ProjectBotan1.11.19
Botan ProjectBotan1.11.20
Botan ProjectBotan1.11.21
Botan ProjectBotan1.11.22
Botan ProjectBotan1.11.23
Botan ProjectBotan1.11.24
Botan ProjectBotan1.11.25
Botan ProjectBotan1.11.26
Botan ProjectBotan1.11.27
Botan ProjectBotan1.11.28

References

Timeline

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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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-2850?

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Source: NVD / NIST