SB2023020868 - Weak encryption in FreeBSD GELI



SB2023020868 - Weak encryption in FreeBSD GELI

Published: February 8, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023020868
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) Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-0751)

CWE-ID: CWE-311 - Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data

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


The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in GELI when reading a key file from a standard output. As a result, some GELI providers might be silently encrypted with a NULL key file.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.