CVE-2024-53846 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

OTP is a set of Erlang libraries, which consists of the Erlang runtime system, a number of ready-to-use components mainly written in Erlang, and a set of design principles for Erlang programs. A regression was introduced into the ssl application of OTP starting at OTP-25.3.2.8, OTP-26.2, and OTP-27.0, resulting in a server or client verifying the peer when incorrect extended key usage is presented (i.e., a server will verify a client if they have server auth ext key usage and vice versa).

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-295

References

https://github.com/erlang/otp/security/advisories/GHSA-qw6r-qh9v-638v

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-53846?

CVE-2024-53846 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). OTP is a set of Erlang libraries, which consists of the Erlang runtime system, a number of ready-to-use components mainly written in Erlang, and a set of design principles for Erlang programs. A regre...

How severe is CVE-2024-53846?

CVE-2024-53846 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-53846?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.