CVE-2016-0702

What it is

The MOD_EXP_CTIME_COPY_FROM_PREBUF function in crypto/bn/bn_exp.c in OpenSSL 1.0.1 before 1.0.1s and 1.0.2 before 1.0.2g does not properly consider cache-bank access times during modular exponentiation, which makes it easier for local users to discover RSA keys by running a crafted application on the same Intel Sandy Bridge CPU core as a victim and leveraging cache-bank conflicts, aka a "CacheBleed" attack.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in. High risk of data exposure.

Exploit odds

1.9% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2016-03-03 20:59 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 00:38 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 1.9% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 5.1 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2016-03-03 20:59 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 00:38 UTC

Exploit probability

1.9% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-200 · Information exposure

Record status

Modified

Affected

• OpenSSL 1.0.1
• OpenSSL 1.0.1a
• OpenSSL 1.0.1b
• OpenSSL 1.0.1c
• OpenSSL 1.0.1d
• OpenSSL 1.0.1e
• OpenSSL 1.0.1f
• OpenSSL 1.0.1g

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 5.1

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

High

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

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