CVE-2023-24533 Incorrect multiplication of unreduced P-256 scalars in filippo.io/nistec
Incorrect scalar multiplication in the Go NIST elliptic curve library may produce wrong results, though no known attacks exist.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2023-24533?
CVE-2023-24533 is a high-severity vulnerability in filippo.io/nistec, published on 8 Mar 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiplication of certain unreduced P-256 scalars produce incorrect results. There are no protocols known at this time that can be attacked due to this.
Weakness: CWE-682
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-24533?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including filippo.io/nistec. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
filippo.io/nistec Go | All versions | 0.0.2 |
filippo.io/nistec Go | All versions | 0.0.2 |
filippo.io/nistec Go | All versions | 0.0.2 |
Products include Nistec Project Nistec.
How do I fix CVE-2023-24533?
Upgrade filippo.io/nistec to 0.0.2 or later.
Is CVE-2023-24533 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-24533 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f6hc-9g49-xmx7, GO-2023-1595.