Vulnerability Description
The C software implementation of AES Encryption and Decryption in wolfSSL (formerly CyaSSL) before 3.9.10 makes it easier for local users to discover AES keys by leveraging cache-bank timing differences.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mariadb | Mariadb | >= 5.5.0, < 5.5.53 |
| Oracle | Mysql | >= 5.5.0, <= 5.5.52 |
| Wolfssl | Wolfssl | < 3.9.10 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3706Third Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93659Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037050Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://mariadb.com/kb/en/mariadb/mariadb-10028-release-notes/Third Party Advisory
- https://wolfssl.com/wolfSSL/Blog/Entries/2016/9/26_wolfSSL_3.9.10_Vulnerability_Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3706Third Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93659Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037050Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://mariadb.com/kb/en/mariadb/mariadb-10028-release-notes/Third Party Advisory
- https://wolfssl.com/wolfSSL/Blog/Entries/2016/9/26_wolfSSL_3.9.10_Vulnerability_Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-7440?
CVE-2016-7440 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The C software implementation of AES Encryption and Decryption in wolfSSL (formerly CyaSSL) before 3.9.10 makes it easier for local users to discover AES keys by leveraging cache-bank timing differenc...
How severe is CVE-2016-7440?
CVE-2016-7440 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-7440?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mariadb Mariadb, Oracle Mysql, Wolfssl Wolfssl, Debian Debian Linux.