CVE-2021-24115: Critical severity Botan Project Botan vulnerability

Published Feb 22, 2021
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Updated

In Botan before 2.17.3, constant-time computations are not used for certain decoding and encoding operations (base32, base58, base64, and hex).

Affected Software

1 affected component
Botan Project Botan<2.17.3

Event History

Feb 22, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:57 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:57 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-24115?

CVE-2021-24115 is a vulnerability in Botan before version 2.17.3 that allows certain decoding and encoding operations (base32, base58, base64, and hex) to be performed without constant-time computations.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24115?

The severity of CVE-2021-24115 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2021-24115?

Botan versions up to (but not including) 2.17.3 are affected by CVE-2021-24115.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-24115?

To fix CVE-2021-24115, upgrade to Botan version 2.17.3 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-24115?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-24115 on the official Botan website and on the GitHub page for the project.

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