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CVE-2004-2682

5.8 · MEDIUM

PeerSec MatrixSSL before 1.1 does not implement RSA blinding, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain the server's private key by determining factors using timing differences on (1) the…

Published Dec 31, 2004peersec_networksEPSS 0.79%

Overview

CVE-2004-2682 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting peersec_networks matrixssl. It was published on December 31, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

PeerSec MatrixSSL before 1.1 does not implement RSA blinding, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain the server's private key by determining factors using timing differences on (1) the number of extra reductions during Montgomery reduction, and (2) the use of different integer multiplication algorithms ("Karatsuba" and normal), a related issue to CVE-2003-0147.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from peersec_networks. Update matrixssl to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
peersec_networksmatrixssl0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2682?

CVE-2004-2682 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting peersec_networks matrixssl. It was published on December 31, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2004-2682?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2004-2682?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from peersec_networks. Update matrixssl to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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