Vulnerability identifier: #VU89836

Vulnerability 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-2024-26306

CWE-ID: CWE-208

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
iperf
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: ESnet

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a timing side channel in RSA decryption operations. A remote attacker can send a large number of messages for decryption and recover credentials.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

iperf: 3.0.1 - 3.16

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External links
http://github.com/esnet/iperf/releases/tag/3.17
http://downloads.es.net/pub/iperf/esnet-secadv-2024-0001.txt.asc

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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.