CVE-2023-32342 IBM GSKit information disclosure

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can exploit a timing side channel in RSA decryption to obtain sensitive information from IBM GSKit.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-32342?

CVE-2023-32342 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM GSKit, published on 30 May 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM GSKit could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by a timing-based side channel in the RSA Decryption implementation. By sending an overly large number of trial messages for decryption, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 255828.

Weakness: CWE-203

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-32342?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Http Server.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32342?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-32342 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-32342 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-32342 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5wv7-mwwf-5g8c.

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