CVE-2020-36316
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.16%
Last modified
CVE-2020-36316 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In RELIC before 2021-04-03, there is a buffer overflow in PKCS#1 v1.5 signature verification because garbage bytes can be present.. EPSS estimates a 1.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In RELIC before 2021-04-03, there is a buffer overflow in PKCS#1 v1.5 signature verification because garbage bytes can be present.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Relic Project | Relic | < 2021-04-03 |
References
- https://github.com/relic-toolkit/relic/Product, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/relic-toolkit/relic/commit/76c9a1fdf19d9e92e566a77376673e522aae9f80Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/relic-toolkit/relic/issues/155Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/relic-toolkit/relic/Product, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/relic-toolkit/relic/commit/76c9a1fdf19d9e92e566a77376673e522aae9f80Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/relic-toolkit/relic/issues/155Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-36316?
In RELIC before 2021-04-03, there is a buffer overflow in PKCS#1 v1.5 signature verification because garbage bytes can be present.
How severe is CVE-2020-36316?
CVE-2020-36316 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36316?
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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