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.
References (6)
Core 6
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://wolfssl.com/wolfSSL/Blog/Entries/2016/9/26_wolfSSL_3.9.10_Vulnerability_Fixes.html
Patch, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_confirm
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.html
Third Party Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_debian
http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3706
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93659
Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037050
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://mariadb.com/kb/en/mariadb/mariadb-10028-release-notes/
Scores
CVSS v3
5.5
EPSS
0.0008
EPSS Percentile
23.4%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Details
Status
published
Products (4)
debian/debian_linux
8.0
mariadb/mariadb
5.5.0 - 5.5.53
oracle/mysql
5.5.0 - 5.5.52
wolfssl/wolfssl
< 3.9.10
Published
Dec 13, 2016
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026