CVE-2022-48570: High severity crypto++ vulnerability

Published Aug 22, 2023
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Updated

Crypto++ through 8.4 contains a timing side channel in ECDSA signature generation. Function FixedSizeAllocatorWithCleanup could write to memory outside of the allocation if the allocated memory was not 16-byte aligned. NOTE: this issue exists because the CVE-2019-14318 fix was intentionally removed for functionality reasons.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cryptopp Crypto\+\+<=8.4.0

Event History

Aug 22, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-48570?

CVE-2022-48570 is a vulnerability in the Crypto++ library through version 8.4 that allows for a timing side channel attack in ECDSA signature generation.

2

How does CVE-2022-48570 affect Crypto++?

CVE-2022-48570 affects Crypto++ versions up to and including 8.4.0.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-48570?

CVE-2022-48570 has a severity rating of 7.5, which is considered high.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-48570?

To fix CVE-2022-48570, upgrade to a version of Crypto++ that is beyond 8.4.0 and apply any relevant patches.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-48570?

More information about CVE-2022-48570 can be found in the following references: [Reference 1](https://github.com/weidai11/cryptopp/issues/992) and [Reference 2](https://github.com/weidai11/cryptopp/releases/tag/CRYPTOPP_8_4_0).

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