CVE-2018-16870
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CVE-2018-16870 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. It was found that wolfssl before 3.15.7 is vulnerable to a new variant of the Bleichenbacher attack to perform downgrade attacks against TLS. This may lead to leakage of sensible data.. EPSS estimates a 1.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
It was found that wolfssl before 3.15.7 is vulnerable to a new variant of the Bleichenbacher attack to perform downgrade attacks against TLS. This may lead to leakage of sensible data.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wolfssl | Wolfssl | < 3.15.7 |
References
- http://cat.eyalro.net/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/wolfSSL/wolfssl/pull/1950Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://cat.eyalro.net/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/wolfSSL/wolfssl/pull/1950Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-16870?
It was found that wolfssl before 3.15.7 is vulnerable to a new variant of the Bleichenbacher attack to perform downgrade attacks against TLS. This may lead to leakage of sensible data.
How severe is CVE-2018-16870?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16870 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16870?
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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