SB2024012329 - Minerva attack in python-ecdsa



SB2024012329 - Minerva attack in python-ecdsa

Published: January 23, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024012329
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
NO
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) Cryptographic issues (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23342)

CWE-ID: CWE-310 - Cryptographic Issues

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/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 a side-channel attack on P-256. A remote attacker can launch Minerva attack and gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.