SB2017010404 - Ubuntu update for NSS 

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SB2017010404 - Ubuntu update for NSS

Published: January 4, 2017 Updated: December 8, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2017010404
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 33% Low 67%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-5285)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a NULL pointer dereference error in PK11_SignWithSymKey / ssl3_ComputeRecordMACConstantTime. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


2) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-8635)

Hubert Kario discovered that NSS incorrectly handled Diffie Hellman client key exchanges. A remote attacker could possibly use this flaw to perform a small subgroup confinement attack and recover private keys.

3) Information Exposure Through Timing Discrepancy (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-9074)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to timing discrepancy. A remote attacker can perform timing side-channel attacks and gain access to sensitive information. 


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References