Vulnerability Description
A timing side-channel issue was addressed with improvements to constant-time computation in cryptographic functions. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.6 and iPadOS 16.7.6, iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3, macOS Monterey 12.7.4, macOS Sonoma 14.3, macOS Ventura 13.6.5, tvOS 17.3, watchOS 10.3. An attacker may be able to decrypt legacy RSA PKCS#1 v1.5 ciphertexts without having the private key.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 17.3 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 17.3 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 14.0, < 14.3 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 17.3 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 10.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120304
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120306
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120309
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120311
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120880
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120884
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/120886
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/33Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/36Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/39Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/40Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/22
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/23
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214055Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214059Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-23218?
CVE-2024-23218 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). A timing side-channel issue was addressed with improvements to constant-time computation in cryptographic functions. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.7.6 and iPadOS 16.7.6, iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3, macO...
How severe is CVE-2024-23218?
CVE-2024-23218 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-2024-23218?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.