#VU79715 Cleartext storage of sensitive information in RNP - CVE-2023-29480

Vulnerability identifier: #VU79715

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [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]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-29480

CWE-ID: CWE-312

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
RNP
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: Ribose

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to secret keys remain unlocked after use in certain situations. A local user can gain access to the secret key.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

RNP: 0.9.1 - 0.16.2

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External links
https://www.rnpgp.org/blog/2023-04-13-rnp-release-0-16-3/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.