SB2024040251 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for opencryptoki



SB2024040251 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for opencryptoki

Published: April 2, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024040251
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Observable discrepancy (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-0914)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a timing side-channel attack.

The vulnerability exists due to observable discrepancy when processing RSA PKCS#1 v1.5 padded ciphertexts. A remote attacker can perform unauthorized RSA ciphertext decryption or signing, even without access to the corresponding private key.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.