Vulnerability Description
The Miller-Rabin primality check in Botan before 1.10.8 and 1.11.x before 1.11.9 improperly uses a single random base, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms via a DH group.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Botan Project | Botan | <= 1.10.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://botan.randombit.net/security.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=botan-devel&m=139717503205066&w=2Vendor Advisory
- http://botan.randombit.net/security.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=botan-devel&m=139717503205066&w=2Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-9742?
CVE-2014-9742 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The Miller-Rabin primality check in Botan before 1.10.8 and 1.11.x before 1.11.9 improperly uses a single random base, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mec...
How severe is CVE-2014-9742?
CVE-2014-9742 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-9742?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Botan Project Botan.