CVE-2023-6135
MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.71%
Last modified
CVE-2023-6135 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Multiple NSS NIST curves were susceptible to a side-channel attack known as "Minerva". This attack could potentially allow an attacker to recover the private key. EPSS estimates a 0.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Multiple NSS NIST curves were susceptible to a side-channel attack known as "Minerva". This attack could potentially allow an attacker to recover the private key. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 121.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 121.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1853908Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-56/Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1853908Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-56/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-6135?
Multiple NSS NIST curves were susceptible to a side-channel attack known as "Minerva". This attack could potentially allow an attacker to recover the private key. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 121.
How severe is CVE-2023-6135?
CVE-2023-6135 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6135?
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-2023-6135?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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