Vulnerability Description
Briar before 1.4.22 allows attackers to spoof other users' messages in a blog, forum, or private group, but each spoofed message would need to be an exact duplicate of a legitimate message displayed alongside the spoofed one.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
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-2023-33981?
CVE-2023-33981 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Briar before 1.4.22 allows attackers to spoof other users' messages in a blog, forum, or private group, but each spoofed message would need to be an exact duplicate of a legitimate message displayed a...
How severe is CVE-2023-33981?
CVE-2023-33981 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-33981?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Briarproject Briar.