CWE
200 79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-12439: Infoleak

First published: Fri Jun 15 2018(Updated: )

MatrixSSL through 3.9.5 Open allows a memory-cache side-channel attack on ECDSA signatures, aka the Return Of the Hidden Number Problem or ROHNP. To discover an ECDSA key, the attacker needs access to either the local machine or a different virtual machine on the same physical host.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Matrixssl Matrixssl<=3.9.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-12439?

    CVE-2018-12439 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose ECDSA keys.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-12439?

    To fix CVE-2018-12439, upgrade MatrixSSL to a version greater than 3.9.5.

  • What type of attack is associated with CVE-2018-12439?

    CVE-2018-12439 is associated with a memory-cache side-channel attack on ECDSA signatures.

  • What are the implications of exploiting CVE-2018-12439?

    Exploiting CVE-2018-12439 can allow an attacker to discover ECDSA keys, compromising cryptographic security.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2018-12439?

    Users of MatrixSSL versions up to and including 3.9.5 are affected by CVE-2018-12439.

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