Vulnerability identifier: #VU76487
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-326
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
IBM HTTP Server
Server applications /
Web servers
Vendor: IBM Corporation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to IBM GSKit is using weak cryptographic algorithms. A remote attacker can send an overly large number of trial messages for decryption and perform a timing-based side channel attack against the RSA Decryption implementation.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
IBM HTTP Server: 8.5.0.0 - 9.0.5.15
External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6998037
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.