CVE-2025-49087
Description
A flaw was found in mbedtls. A timing vulnerability exists within the PKCS#7 padding removal process for block ciphers, allowing a remote attacker to potentially recover plaintext data. This exploitation occurs through the observation of the time it takes to process a crafted ciphertext, resulting in the exposure of sensitive information, with a limited impact.
Statement
Red Hat Product Security has determined that this vulnerability does not affect any currently supported Red Hat product. This assessment may evolve based on further analysis and discovery. For more information about this vulnerability and the products it affects, please see the linked references.
Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Confidentiality,Other
Technical Impact: Read Application Data; Other
Information exposure.
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