CVE-2015-10004

Timing side-channel in github.com/robbert229/jwt

Description

Token validation methods are susceptible to a timing side-channel during HMAC comparison. With a large enough number of requests over a low latency connection, an attacker may use this to determine the expected HMAC.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.09%
Vendor Advisory go.dev
Affected: github.com/robbert229/jwt github.com/robbert229/jwt
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/robbert229/jwt/commit/ca1404ee6e83fcbafb66b09ed0d543850a15b654 third party advisory patch
https://github.com/robbert229/jwt/issues/12 issue tracking third party advisory
https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2020-0023 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-10004?
CVE-2015-10004 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-10004?
To fix CVE-2015-10004, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2015-10004 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2015-10004 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2015-10004?
CVE-2015-10004 affects github.com/robbert229/jwt github.com/robbert229/jwt.
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