CVE-2000-1254: High severity OpenSSL OpenSSL vulnerability

Published May 5, 2016
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Updated

crypto/rsa/rsagen.c in OpenSSL before 0.9.6 mishandles C bitwise-shift operations that exceed the size of an expression, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by leveraging improper RSA key generation on 64-bit HP-UX platforms.

Affected Software

1 affected component
OpenSSL OpenSSL<=0.9.5

Event History

May 5, 2016
CVE Published
01:59 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2000-1254?

CVE-2000-1254 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to compromise cryptographic mechanisms.

2

How do I fix CVE-2000-1254?

To fix CVE-2000-1254, upgrade to OpenSSL version 0.9.6 or later.

3

What impacts does CVE-2000-1254 have on systems?

CVE-2000-1254 can lead to improperly generated RSA keys, weakening cryptographic protections on affected systems.

4

Which platforms are affected by CVE-2000-1254?

CVE-2000-1254 specifically affects 64-bit HP-UX platforms running vulnerable versions of OpenSSL.

5

What components of OpenSSL are impacted by CVE-2000-1254?

CVE-2000-1254 impacts the RSA key generation process within the libcrypto component of OpenSSL.

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