CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-6878: Input Validation

First published: Mon Apr 10 2017(Updated: )

The Curve25519 code in botan before 1.11.31, on systems without a native 128-bit integer type, might allow attackers to have unspecified impact via vectors related to undefined behavior, as demonstrated on 32-bit ARM systems compiled by Clang.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Botan<=1.11.30

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-6878?

    CVE-2016-6878 has a moderate severity due to potential exploits that could cause undefined behavior on affected systems.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-6878?

    To fix CVE-2016-6878, upgrade to Botan version 1.11.31 or later.

  • Which versions of Botan are affected by CVE-2016-6878?

    Botan versions up to and including 1.11.30 are affected by CVE-2016-6878.

  • What platforms are primarily impacted by CVE-2016-6878?

    CVE-2016-6878 primarily impacts 32-bit ARM systems that lack a native 128-bit integer type.

  • Can CVE-2016-6878 lead to arbitrary code execution?

    While CVE-2016-6878 does not explicitly state arbitrary code execution, its undefined behavior could potentially lead to various impacts depending on the exploitation vector.

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