CVE-2016-8217: Infoleak
EMC RSA BSAFE Crypto-J versions prior to 6.2.2 has a PKCS#12 Timing Attack Vulnerability. A possible timing attack could be carried out by modifying a PKCS#12 file that has an integrity MAC for which the password is not known. An attacker could then feed the modified PKCS#12 file to the toolkit and guess the current MAC one byte at a time. This is possible because Crypto-J uses a non-constant-time method to compare the stored MAC with the calculated MAC. This vulnerability is similar to the issue described in CVE-2015-2601.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-8217?
CVE-2016-8217 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for timing attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8217?
To fix CVE-2016-8217, you should upgrade to EMC RSA BSAFE Crypto-J version 6.2.2 or later.
What kind of attacks does CVE-2016-8217 facilitate?
CVE-2016-8217 facilitates timing attacks by allowing an attacker to manipulate a PKCS#12 file.
Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2016-8217?
CVE-2016-8217 affects all versions of EMC RSA BSAFE Crypto-J prior to 6.2.2.
What is the main vulnerability in CVE-2016-8217?
The main vulnerability in CVE-2016-8217 is a PKCS#12 timing attack resulting from inadequate MAC integrity handling.