Slackware Linux update for libgcrypt
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2017-7526 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-310 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Slackware Linux Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | Slackware |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Side-channel attack
EUVDB-ID: #VU7276
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-7526
CWE-ID:
CWE-310 - Cryptographic Issues
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists in libgcrypt's RSA-1024 implementation using left-to-right method for computing the sliding-window expansion. A remote attacker can perform side-channel attack and gain access to potentially sensitive information.
Update the affected package libgcrypt.
Vulnerable software versionsSlackware Linux: 14.2
External linkshttp://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2017&m=slackware-security.349469
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
