Vulnerability identifier: #VU89003

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-6240

CWE-ID: CWE-203

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Linux Foundation

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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel:

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External links
http://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-6240
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2250843
http://people.redhat.com/~hkario/marvin/
http://securitypitfalls.wordpress.com/2023/10/16/experiment-with-side-channel-attacks-yourself/
http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1881
http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1882

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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