Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm Affecting nss-softokn package, versions <0:3.53.1-6.el7_9


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on CentOS security rating

    Threat Intelligence

    EPSS
    0.65% (80th percentile)

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-CENTOS7-NSSSOFTOKN-2176056
  • published 26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed 9 Jul 2019

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:7 nss-softokn to version 0:3.53.1-6.el7_9 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream nss-softokn package and not the nss-softokn package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:7 relevant fixed versions and status.

A vulnerability exists where it possible to force Network Security Services (NSS) to sign CertificateVerify with PKCS#1 v1.5 signatures when those are the only ones advertised by server in CertificateRequest in TLS 1.3. PKCS#1 v1.5 signatures should not be used for TLS 1.3 messages. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 68.