CVE-2006-1116
5.0CVSSMEDIUM
Description
The CBC-MAC integrity functions in the nCipher nCore API before 2.18 transmit the initialization vector IV as part of a message when the implementation uses a non-zero IV, which allows remote attackers to bypass integrity checks and modify messages without being detected.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:PIntegrityPartial
A:NAvailabilityNone
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427150/100/0/threaded
securityfocus.com
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0862
vupen.com
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25062
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
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Timeline
Published
Mar 9, 2006
Last Updated
Apr 16, 2026
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