CVE-2016-6885 high

Description

The pstm_exptmod function in MatrixSSL before 3.8.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid free and crash) via a base zero value for the modular exponentiation.

Indicators of Compromise (0)

No indicators of compromise on this threat.

References (3)

• cve@mitre.org NVD Recent CVEs
• cve@mitre.org NVD Recent CVEs
• NVD detail: CVE-2016-6885 NVD Recent CVEs

  The pstm_exptmod function in MatrixSSL before 3.8.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid free and crash) via a base zero value for the modular exponentiation.

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