SB2023042846 - Ubuntu update for openssl-ibmca



SB2023042846 - Ubuntu update for openssl-ibmca

Published: April 28, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023042846
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Observable response discrepancy (CVE-ID: N/A)

CWE-ID: CWE-204 - Observable Response Discrepancy

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


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform MitM attack.

The vulnerability exists due to observable discrepancy in the IBMCA engine. A remote attacker can perform a timing-based side channel attack in RSA.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.