#VU60166 Cryptographic issues in OpenSSL - CVE-2021-4160

Vulnerability identifier: #VU60166

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-4160

CWE-ID: CWE-310

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
OpenSSL
Server applications / Encryption software

Vendor: OpenSSL Software Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to decrypt TLS traffic.

The vulnerability exists due to BN_mod_exp may produce incorrect results on MIPS. A remote attacker can decrypt TLS traffic. According to vendor, multiple EC algorithms are affected, including some of the TLS 1.3 default curves. 

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability requires certain pre-requisites for attack, such as obtaining and  reusing private keys. 

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

OpenSSL: 1.0.2h - 1.0.2p, 1.1.0d - 1.1.0, 1.1.1h - 1.1.1, 3.0.0

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External links
http://www.openssl.org/news/secadv/20220128.txt

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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.