CVE-2016-6298

5.3 MEDIUM
Published: September 01, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

The _Rsa15 class in the RSA 1.5 algorithm implementation in jwa.py in jwcrypto before 0.3.2 lacks the Random Filling protection mechanism, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain cleartext data via a Million Message Attack (MMA).

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92729
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://github.com/latchset/jwcrypto/commit/eb5be5bd94c8cae1d7f3ba9801377084d8e5a7ba
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Issue Tracking Patch Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/latchset/jwcrypto/issues/65
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/latchset/jwcrypto/pull/66
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Issue Tracking Patch
https://github.com/latchset/jwcrypto/releases/tag/v0.3.2
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92729
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://github.com/latchset/jwcrypto/commit/eb5be5bd94c8cae1d7f3ba9801377084d8e5a7ba
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking Patch Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/latchset/jwcrypto/issues/65
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/latchset/jwcrypto/pull/66
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking Patch
https://github.com/latchset/jwcrypto/releases/tag/v0.3.2
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory

10 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.3 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.4%
58th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

latchset