CWE
200 79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-6883: Infoleak

First published: Fri Mar 03 2017(Updated: )

MatrixSSL before 3.8.3 configured with RSA Cipher Suites allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a Bleichenbacher variant attack.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Matrixssl Matrixssl<=3.8.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-6883?

    CVE-2016-6883 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for information disclosure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-6883?

    To fix CVE-2016-6883, upgrade MatrixSSL to version 3.8.3 or later.

  • What are the implications of CVE-2016-6883?

    CVE-2016-6883 allows remote attackers to perform a Bleichenbacher variant attack, which can lead to the exposure of sensitive data.

  • Which versions of MatrixSSL are affected by CVE-2016-6883?

    CVE-2016-6883 affects MatrixSSL versions prior to 3.8.3.

  • Can CVE-2016-6883 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2016-6883 can be exploited remotely by attackers to gain access to sensitive information.

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