CVE-2015-8804: x86_64/ecc-384-modp.asm in Nettle before 3.2 does not properly handle carry propagation and produces incorr...

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Nettle, a cryptographic library, had a bug in its x86_64 P-384 elliptic-curve math before version 3.2. The flaw could produce incorrect cryptographic results. Public sources do not define a concrete attacker path, business impact, or proven exploitation. Exposure is most likely on systems, appliances, containers, or applications using vulnerable Nettle versions on x86_64 where P-384 elliptic-curve operations are exercised. Distribution packages from Ubuntu, openSUSE, and Red Hat had related advisories. Handle through normal patch management unless local exposure is broad or security-critical. The issue affects cryptographic trust boundaries, but public evidence does not establish active exploitation or a defined high-impact attack path. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Nettle to version 3.2 or a vendor-fixed package.; Apply relevant Ubuntu, openSUSE, or Red Hat security updates.; Prioritize internet-facing systems that depend on Nettle-backed TLS or cryptography..

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Jun 13, 2026, 21:06 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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