CVE-2023-33850

IBM GSKit-Crypto information disclosure

Description

IBM GSKit-Crypto 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.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms
Affected: IBM CICS TX Standard
Affected: IBM CICS TX Advanced
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7010369 vendor advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7022413 vendor advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7022414 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/257132

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-33850?
CVE-2023-33850 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-33850?
To fix CVE-2023-33850, 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-2023-33850 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-33850 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-2023-33850?
CVE-2023-33850 affects IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms, IBM CICS TX Standard, IBM CICS TX Advanced.
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