Observable discrepancy in Go programming language - CVE-2023-45287

 

Observable discrepancy in Go programming language - CVE-2023-45287

Published: February 9, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU86309
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: 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
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-45287
CWE-ID: CWE-203
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Google
Affected software:
Go programming language

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a timing discrepancy when handling RSA based TLS key exchanges. A remote attacker can perform a Marvin attack and gain access to sensitive information.


How to mitigate CVE-2023-45287

Install updates from vendor's website.

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