CVE-2006-1115

CVE-2006-1115 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ncipher Chil with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

nCipher HSM before 2.22.6, when generating a Diffie-Hellman public/private key pair without any specified DiscreteLogGroup parameters, chooses random parameters that could allow an attacker to crack the private key in significantly less time than a brute force attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1115?
nCipher HSM before 2.22.6, when generating a Diffie-Hellman public/private key pair without any specified DiscreteLogGroup parameters, chooses random parameters that could allow an attacker to crack the private key in significantly less time than a brute force attack.
How severe is CVE-2006-1115?
CVE-2006-1115 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-1115 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1115?
CVE-2006-1115 primarily affects Ncipher Chil. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1115?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-1115 published?
CVE-2006-1115 was published on 2006-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)