What is the severity of CVE-2016-7439?

CVE-2016-7439 is rated as Medium severity due to its potential to allow local users to discover RSA keys.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7439?

To fix CVE-2016-7439, upgrade your wolfSSL implementation to version 3.9.10 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2016-7439?

CVE-2016-7439 affects users of wolfSSL versions up to and including 3.9.8.

What is the main issue with CVE-2016-7439?

The main issue with CVE-2016-7439 is a vulnerability in the RSA implementation that allows for side-channel attacks through cache timing differences.

Is CVE-2016-7439 a significant risk for my application?

Yes, CVE-2016-7439 poses a significant risk if the application relies on RSA keys and is exposed to local attacks.

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CVE-2016-7439

medium

5.5

CWE

310

13/12/2016

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-7439

First published: Tue Dec 13 2016(Updated: )

The C software implementation of RSA in wolfSSL (formerly CyaSSL) before 3.9.10 makes it easier for local users to discover RSA keys by leveraging cache-bank hit differences.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
wolfSSL	<=3.9.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7439?
CVE-2016-7439 is rated as Medium severity due to its potential to allow local users to discover RSA keys.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7439?
To fix CVE-2016-7439, upgrade your wolfSSL implementation to version 3.9.10 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-7439?
CVE-2016-7439 affects users of wolfSSL versions up to and including 3.9.8.
What is the main issue with CVE-2016-7439?
The main issue with CVE-2016-7439 is a vulnerability in the RSA implementation that allows for side-channel attacks through cache timing differences.
Is CVE-2016-7439 a significant risk for my application?
Yes, CVE-2016-7439 poses a significant risk if the application relies on RSA keys and is exposed to local attacks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7439?
CVE-2016-7439 is rated as Medium severity due to its potential to allow local users to discover RSA keys.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7439?
To fix CVE-2016-7439, upgrade your wolfSSL implementation to version 3.9.10 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-7439?
CVE-2016-7439 affects users of wolfSSL versions up to and including 3.9.8.
What is the main issue with CVE-2016-7439?
The main issue with CVE-2016-7439 is a vulnerability in the RSA implementation that allows for side-channel attacks through cache timing differences.
Is CVE-2016-7439 a significant risk for my application?
Yes, CVE-2016-7439 poses a significant risk if the application relies on RSA keys and is exposed to local attacks.