CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-3995

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Versions of Crypto++ (cryptopp) before 5.6.4 have a timing attack protection issue in the Rijndael::Enc::ProcessAndXorBlock and Rijndael::Dec::ProcessAndXorBlock functions. Compiler optimization may allow attackers to conduct timing attacks.

Risk Assessment

Timing attacks could allow attackers to gain sensitive information, posing a significant threat to data security within the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Crypto++ library to version 5.6.4 or later to mitigate the risk of timing attacks.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The timing attack protection in Rijndael::Enc::ProcessAndXorBlock and Rijndael::Dec::ProcessAndXorBlock in Crypto++ (aka cryptopp) before 5.6.4 may be optimized out by the compiler, which allows attackers to conduct timing attacks.

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