OpenSUSE Linux update for libgcrypt



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2019-13627
CWE-ID CWE-310
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Opensuse
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor SUSE

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Cryptographic issues

EUVDB-ID: #VU24721

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-13627

CWE-ID: CWE-310 - Cryptographic Issues

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform timing attack.

The vulnerability exists due to an error within the libgcrypt20 cryptographic library. A remote attacker can perform ECDSA timing attack.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.

Vulnerable software versions

Opensuse: 15.1

CPE2.3 External links

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00018.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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