CVE-2017-0379
UnknownEPSS 3.51%
Last modified
CVE-2017-0379 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Libgcrypt before 1.8.1 does not properly consider Curve25519 side-channel attacks, which makes it easier for attackers to discover a secret key, related to cipher/ecc.c and mpi/ec.c.. EPSS estimates a 3.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Libgcrypt before 1.8.1 does not properly consider Curve25519 side-channel attacks, which makes it easier for attackers to discover a secret key, related to cipher/ecc.c and mpi/ec.c.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnupg | Libgcrypt | <= 1.8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100503Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.debian.org/873383Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://eprint.iacr.org/2017/806Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2017/msg00221.htmlMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-0379Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3959Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100503Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.debian.org/873383Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://eprint.iacr.org/2017/806Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2017/msg00221.htmlMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-0379Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3959Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-0379?
Libgcrypt before 1.8.1 does not properly consider Curve25519 side-channel attacks, which makes it easier for attackers to discover a secret key, related to cipher/ecc.c and mpi/ec.c.
How severe is CVE-2017-0379?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0379 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0379?
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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