CVE Catalog

CVE-2000-1254

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

OpenSSL before version 0.9.6 has a flaw in handling C bitwise-shift operations that can lead to improper RSA key generation on 64-bit HP-UX platforms. This makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms.

Risk Assessment

Organizations using the vulnerable version of OpenSSL may be exposed to attacks that could compromise RSA keys and breach data security.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade OpenSSL to version 0.9.6 or later to eliminate this vulnerability and secure cryptographic mechanisms.

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Original NVD description (English source)

crypto/rsa/rsa_gen.c in OpenSSL before 0.9.6 mishandles C bitwise-shift operations that exceed the size of an expression, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by leveraging improper RSA key generation on 64-bit HP-UX platforms.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS