SB2016112114 - Timing side-channel in Mozilla NSS
Published: November 21, 2016 Updated: December 8, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016112114
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) 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.