Gentoo update for libgcrypt



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2021-33560
CVE-2021-40528
CWE-ID CWE-203
CWE-327
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Gentoo Linux
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

dev-libs/libgcrypt
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Gentoo

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Observable discrepancy

EUVDB-ID: #VU56684

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-33560

CWE-ID: CWE-203 - Observable discrepancy

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to observable discrepancy. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.
dev-libs/libgcrypt to version: 1.9.4

Vulnerable software versions

Gentoo Linux: All versions

dev-libs/libgcrypt: before 1.9.4

CPE2.3 External links

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-13


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.

2) Use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm

EUVDB-ID: #VU56685

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-40528

CWE-ID: CWE-327 - Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm in the ElGamal implementation. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.
dev-libs/libgcrypt to version: 1.9.4

Vulnerable software versions

Gentoo Linux: All versions

dev-libs/libgcrypt: before 1.9.4

CPE2.3 External links

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-13


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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