SB2017020601 - Ubuntu update for Nettle
Published: February 6, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017020601
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Man-in-the-Middle attack (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-6489)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a MitM attack.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in nettle-RSA code, which can be used in cache-sharing channel attacks. A remote attacker can create specially crafted RSA or DSA data and perform Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will allow an attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.