High severity7.5NVD Advisory· Published Jan 13, 2017· Updated May 13, 2026
CVE-2016-6886
CVE-2016-6886
Description
The pstm_reverse function in MatrixSSL before 3.8.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory read and crash) via a (1) zero value or (2) the key's modulus for the secret key during RSA key exchange.
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
3- www.matrixssl.org/blog/releases/matrixssl_3_8_4nvdPatchVendor Advisory
- blog.fuzzing-project.org/51-Fun-with-Bignums-Crashing-MatrixSSL-and-more.htmlnvdThird Party Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/92604nvd
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