CVE-2023-33855 IBM Common Cryptographic Architecture information disclosure

Low 3.7 Published Updated

Remote attackers can exploit timing side-channels in RSA operations to obtain sensitive information from IBM Common Cryptographic Architecture.

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-2023-33855?

CVE-2023-33855 is a low-severity vulnerability in IBM Common Cryptographic Architecture, published on 26 Mar 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Under certain conditions, RSA operations performed by IBM Common Cryptographic Architecture (CCA) 7.0.0 through 7.5.36 may exhibit non-constant-time behavior. This could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information using a timing-based attack. IBM X-Force ID: 257676.

Weakness: CWE-385

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-33855?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Common Cryptographic Architecture.

How do I fix CVE-2023-33855?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-33855 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-33855 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-33855 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wwrv-f6v4-m66r.

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