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CVE-2026-41514: CWE-208: Observable Timing Discrepancy in OP-TEE optee_os

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-41514cvecve-2026-41514cwe-208
Published: 07/06/2026 (07/06/2026, 19:06:36 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: OP-TEE
Product: optee_os

Description

OP-TEE is a Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) designed as companion to a non-secure Linux kernel running on Arm; Cortex-A cores using the TrustZone technology. Starting in version 4.5.0 and prior to version 4.11.0, the RSA-OAEP decryption implementation in the Hisilicon HPRE crypto driver uses non-constant-time `memcmp()` for label hash verification and has multiple distinguishable error paths. This creates a Manger-style padding oracle that allows an attacker to recover RSA-OAEP plaintext with approximately 1000-2000 adaptive chosen ciphertext queries. Only affects plat-d06 with `CFG_HISILICON_ACC_V3=y`, which seems to be disabled by default. Version 4.11.0 contains a patch. As a workaround, disable Hisilicon HPRE RSA driver with `CFG_HISILICON_ACC_V3=n`.

CVSS v3.1

Score 2.5low

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Affected software

GitHub Actionsmore threats →ai
op-tee/optee_os
pkg:github/op-tee/optee_os
Affected versions
>=4.5.0 <4.11.0

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/06/2026, 20:07:43 UTC

Technical Analysis

The vulnerability CVE-2026-41514 in OP-TEE's optee_os affects the RSA-OAEP decryption in the Hisilicon HPRE crypto driver on plat-d06 with CFG_HISILICON_ACC_V3 enabled. The implementation uses a non-constant-time memcmp() for label hash verification and has multiple error paths that differ in timing, enabling a Manger-style padding oracle attack. This allows an attacker with local access to recover RSA-OAEP plaintext after approximately 1000-2000 adaptive chosen ciphertext queries. The vulnerability is fixed in version 4.11.0. The affected configuration is disabled by default, reducing exposure. A workaround is to disable the Hisilicon HPRE RSA driver by setting CFG_HISILICON_ACC_V3 to n.

Potential Impact

An attacker with local access and low privileges can exploit the timing discrepancy in RSA-OAEP decryption to recover plaintext from ciphertext using a Manger-style padding oracle attack. The impact is limited to confidentiality (partial plaintext recovery) with no integrity or availability impact. The attack requires a high level of access control and multiple adaptive queries, limiting practical exploitation. The affected configuration is disabled by default, further reducing risk.

Mitigation Recommendations

Version 4.11.0 of OP-TEE contains a patch that fixes this vulnerability. Users should upgrade to version 4.11.0 or later. As a workaround, if upgrading is not immediately possible, disable the Hisilicon HPRE RSA driver by setting CFG_HISILICON_ACC_V3=n to prevent exposure. Since the affected configuration is disabled by default, verify the configuration to ensure it is not enabled. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed beyond the mention of version 4.11.0 containing a fix; check the vendor advisory for the latest remediation guidance.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
GitHub_M
Date Reserved
2026-04-20T18:18:50.681Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a4c076827e9c7971920cb96

Added to database: 07/06/2026, 19:52:08 UTC

Last enriched: 07/06/2026, 20:07:43 UTC

Last updated: 07/06/2026, 22:19:27 UTC

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