7.5
HIGH
CVE-2023-33850
IBM GSKit-Crypto RSA Decryption Timing-Based Side Channel Leak
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.

INFO

Published Date :

Aug. 22, 2023, 9:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 21, 2024, 8:06 a.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

3.6

Exploitability Score :

3.9
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-33850 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Ibm aix
2 Ibm cics_tx
3 Ibm txseries_for_multiplatform
4 Ibm txseries_for_multiplatforms
1 Linux linux_kernel
1 Hp hp-ux
1 Microsoft windows
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2023-33850.

URL Resource
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
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

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  • CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Nov. 21, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/257132
    Added Reference https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7010369
    Added Reference https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7022413
    Added Reference https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7022414
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Sep. 27, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed 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. IBM X-Force ID: 257132. 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.
    Removed Reference IBM Corporation https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/257132
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Sep. 19, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed 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. IBM X-Force ID: 257132. 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. IBM X-Force ID: 257132.
    Added CWE IBM Corporation CWE-203
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Aug. 28, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
    Changed Reference Type https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/257132 No Types Assigned https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/257132 VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7010369 No Types Assigned https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7010369 Vendor Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7022413 No Types Assigned https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7022413 Vendor Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7022414 No Types Assigned https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7022414 Vendor Advisory
    Added CWE NIST CWE-203
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:txseries_for_multiplatform:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:txseries_for_multiplatform:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:txseries_for_multiplatform:8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cics_tx:11.1:*:*:*:standard:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cics_tx:10.1:*:*:*:advanced:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cics_tx:11.1:*:*:*:advanced:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.18 }} 0.00%

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0.55217

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