SB2026090298 - Ubuntu update for libgcrypt20
Published: September 2, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB2026090298
CSH 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 vulnerability.
1) Information Exposure Through Timing Discrepancy (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-2236)
CWE-ID: CWE-208 - Information Exposure Through Timing Discrepancy
CVSSv4: 6.9 [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]
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform timing attack.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in libgcrypt's RSA implementation. A remote attacker can initiate a Bleichenbacher-style attack, which can lead to the decryption of RSA ciphertexts.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.