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CVE-2006-1116

5.0 · MEDIUM

The CBC-MAC integrity functions in the nCipher nCore API before 2.18 transmit the initialization vector IV as part of a message when the implementation uses a non-zero IV, which allows remote attac…

Published Mar 9, 2006ncipherEPSS 1.57%

Overview

CVE-2006-1116 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ncipher ncore. It was published on March 9, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The CBC-MAC integrity functions in the nCipher nCore API before 2.18 transmit the initialization vector IV as part of a message when the implementation uses a non-zero IV, which allows remote attackers to bypass integrity checks and modify messages without being detected.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ncipher. Update ncore 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

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/19137Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1015718Refwww.ncipher.com/resources/96/sa13_cbcmac_iv_misleading_programming_interfaceRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427150/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/17011Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0862Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25062Refsecunia.com/advisories/19137Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1015718Refwww.ncipher.com/resources/96/sa13_cbcmac_iv_misleading_programming_interface

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1116?

CVE-2006-1116 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ncipher ncore. It was published on March 9, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2006-1116?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, 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-2006-1116?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ncipher. Update ncore 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-1116?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-1116 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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