CVE-2023-46894 esptool allows attackers to view sensitive information via weak cryptographic algorithm
Attackers can view sensitive information due to the use of a weak cryptographic algorithm in esptool.
- 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-2023-46894?
CVE-2023-46894 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Nov 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue discovered in esptool 4.6.2 allows attackers to view sensitive information via weak cryptographic algorithm.
Weakness: CWE-326
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-46894?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including esptool. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
esptool PyPI | All versions to 4.6.2 | None |
esptool PyPI | All versions to 4.6.2 | None |
Products include Espressif Esptool.
How do I fix CVE-2023-46894?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-46894 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-46894 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-46894 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3f38-96qm-r3fw, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-46894.