CVE-2026-43606: High severity AMD Vitis Libraries ECDSA secp256k1 vulnerability

Published Aug 11, 2026
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Updated

Observable Timing Discrepancy in the AMD Vitis Libraries ECDSA secp256k1 component could allow attackers with local access to potentially perform timing analysis or electromagnetic emanation attacks, resulting in high confidentiality and integrity impact due to the exposure of private cryptographic keys.

Affected Software

1 affected component
AMD Vitis Libraries ECDSA secp256k1

Event History

Aug 11, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:49 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-43606?

CVE-2026-43606 has a risk level of 41, indicating a significant potential impact on confidentiality and integrity.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-43606?

To mitigate CVE-2026-43606, ensure you are using the latest version of the AMD Vitis Libraries with the relevant security updates applied.

3

What types of attacks can CVE-2026-43606 allow?

CVE-2026-43606 could allow attackers to perform timing analysis or electromagnetic emanation attacks.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-43606?

CVE-2026-43606 primarily affects users of the AMD Vitis Libraries ECDSA secp256k1 component with local access.

5

What impact does CVE-2026-43606 have on cryptographic security?

CVE-2026-43606 may lead to the exposure of private cryptographic keys, significantly undermining cryptographic security.

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