SB2018061519 - Fedora 28 update for libgcrypt

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SB2018061519 - Fedora 28 update for libgcrypt

Published: June 15, 2018 Updated: April 24, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2018061519
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Memory-cache side-channel attack (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-0495)

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a leakage of information through memory caches when the affected library uses a private key to create Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA) signatures.  A local attacker can conduct a memory-cache side-channel attack on ECDSA signatures and recover sensitive information, such as ECDSA private keys, which could be used to conduct further attacks. 

Note: The vulnerability is known as the "Return Of the Hidden Number Problem" or ROHNP.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References