SB2023013123 - Timing attack in Wildfly Elytron
Published: January 31, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023013123
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Observable discrepancy (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-3143)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to usage of an unsafe java.util.Arrays.equals method, vulnerable to timing attacks. A remote attacker can gain access to potentially sensitive information or impersonate other application users.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.