Covert Timing Channel Affecting openssl-libs package, versions <1:1.0.1e-51.el7_2.7


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.05% (19th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS7-OPENSSLLIBS-2069401
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed23 May 2016

Introduced: 23 May 2016

CVE-2016-2178  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-385  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:7 openssl-libs to version 1:1.0.1e-51.el7_2.7 or higher.

NVD Description

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

The dsa_sign_setup function in crypto/dsa/dsa_ossl.c in OpenSSL through 1.0.2h does not properly ensure the use of constant-time operations, which makes it easier for local users to discover a DSA private key via a timing side-channel attack.

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