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MEDIUM · 5.9

CVE-2023-50979

Crypto++ (aka cryptopp) through 8.9.0 has a Marvin side channel during decryption with PKCS#1 v1.5 padding.

Vulnerability Description

Crypto++ (aka cryptopp) through 8.9.0 has a Marvin side channel during decryption with PKCS#1 v1.5 padding.

CVSS Score

5.9

MEDIUM

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
CryptoppCrypto\+\+<= 8.9.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-203

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-50979?

CVE-2023-50979 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). Crypto++ (aka cryptopp) through 8.9.0 has a Marvin side channel during decryption with PKCS#1 v1.5 padding.

How severe is CVE-2023-50979?

CVE-2023-50979 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-50979?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cryptopp Crypto\+\+.