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HIGH · 7.4

CVE-2023-33983

The Introduction Client in Briar through 1.5.3 does not implement out-of-band verification for the public keys of introducees. An introducer can launch man-in-the-middle attacks against later private ...

Vulnerability Description

The Introduction Client in Briar through 1.5.3 does not implement out-of-band verification for the public keys of introducees. An introducer can launch man-in-the-middle attacks against later private communication between two introduced parties.

CVSS Score

7.4

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
BriarprojectBriar<= 1.5.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-33983?

CVE-2023-33983 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.4 (HIGH). The Introduction Client in Briar through 1.5.3 does not implement out-of-band verification for the public keys of introducees. An introducer can launch man-in-the-middle attacks against later private ...

How severe is CVE-2023-33983?

CVE-2023-33983 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-33983?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Briarproject Briar.