Vulnerability Description
Bramble Synchronisation Protocol (BSP) in Briar before 1.4.22 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (repeated application crashes) via a series of long messages to a contact.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Briarproject | Briar | < 1.4.22 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://briarproject.org/news/2023-three-security-issues-found-and-fixed/Vendor Advisory
- https://ethz.ch/content/dam/ethz/special-interest/infk/inst-infsec/appliedcryptoExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- https://briarproject.org/news/2023-three-security-issues-found-and-fixed/Vendor Advisory
- https://ethz.ch/content/dam/ethz/special-interest/infk/inst-infsec/appliedcryptoExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-33980?
CVE-2023-33980 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Bramble Synchronisation Protocol (BSP) in Briar before 1.4.22 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (repeated application crashes) via a series of long messages to a contact.
How severe is CVE-2023-33980?
CVE-2023-33980 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-33980?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Briarproject Briar.