CVE-2023-33855

IBM Common Cryptographic Architecture information disclosure

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.

Category

3.7
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Common Cryptographic Architecture
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7145168 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/257676 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-33855?
CVE-2023-33855 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-33855?
To fix CVE-2023-33855, 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-2023-33855 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-33855 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-2023-33855?
CVE-2023-33855 affects IBM Common Cryptographic Architecture.
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