CVE-2020-27209
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.54%
Last modified
CVE-2020-27209 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The ECDSA operation of the micro-ecc library 1.0 is vulnerable to simple power analysis attacks which allows an adversary to extract the private ECC key.. EPSS estimates a 1.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The ECDSA operation of the micro-ecc library 1.0 is vulnerable to simple power analysis attacks which allows an adversary to extract the private ECC key.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Micro-Ecc Project | Micro-Ecc | 1.0 |
References
- https://eprint.iacr.org/2021/640Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/kmackay/micro-ecc/commit/1b5f5cea5145c96dd8791b9b2c41424fc74c2172Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/kmackay/micro-ecc/releasesThird Party Advisory
- https://www.aisec.fraunhofer.de/en/FirmwareProtection.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://eprint.iacr.org/2021/640Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/kmackay/micro-ecc/commit/1b5f5cea5145c96dd8791b9b2c41424fc74c2172Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/kmackay/micro-ecc/releasesThird Party Advisory
- https://www.aisec.fraunhofer.de/en/FirmwareProtection.htmlThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-27209?
The ECDSA operation of the micro-ecc library 1.0 is vulnerable to simple power analysis attacks which allows an adversary to extract the private ECC key.
How severe is CVE-2020-27209?
CVE-2020-27209 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-27209?
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-2020-27209?
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