Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in Croc through 9.6.5. When a custom shared secret is used, the sender and receiver may divulge parts of this secret to an untrusted Relay, as part of composing a room name.
CVSS Score
5.3
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Schollz | Croc | <= 9.6.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/09/21/5Mailing List
- https://github.com/schollz/croc/issues/596ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/09/08/2ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/09/21/5Mailing List
- https://github.com/schollz/croc/issues/596ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/09/08/2ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-43617?
CVE-2023-43617 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in Croc through 9.6.5. When a custom shared secret is used, the sender and receiver may divulge parts of this secret to an untrusted Relay, as part of composing a room name.
How severe is CVE-2023-43617?
CVE-2023-43617 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-43617?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Schollz Croc.