What is the severity of CVE-2023-33855?

The severity of CVE-2023-33855 is considered significant due to its potential for timing-based attacks that may expose sensitive information.

How do I fix CVE-2023-33855?

To fix CVE-2023-33855, you should update to a patched version of IBM Common Cryptographic Architecture that addresses this specific vulnerability.

What software is affected by CVE-2023-33855?

CVE-2023-33855 affects IBM Common Cryptographic Architecture (CCA) versions 7.0.0 through 7.5.36.

What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2023-33855?

CVE-2023-33855 can be exploited through timing-based attacks, which may allow attackers to gain access to sensitive information.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-33855?

There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2023-33855, so updating to a secure version is the recommended action.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-33855

low

3.7

CWE

385

25/3/2024

26/3/2024

5/8/2024

CVE-2023-33855: IBM Common Cryptographic Architecture information disclosure

First published: Mon Mar 25 2024(Updated: )

Under certain conditions, RSA operations performed by IBM Common Cryptographic Architecture (CCA) 7.0.0 through 7.5.36 may exhibit non-constant-time behavior. This could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information using a timing-based attack. IBM X-Force ID: 257676.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM CCA 7.x MTM for 4769	<=7.0.0 - 7.5.36

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-33855?
The severity of CVE-2023-33855 is considered significant due to its potential for timing-based attacks that may expose sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2023-33855?
To fix CVE-2023-33855, you should update to a patched version of IBM Common Cryptographic Architecture that addresses this specific vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2023-33855?
CVE-2023-33855 affects IBM Common Cryptographic Architecture (CCA) versions 7.0.0 through 7.5.36.
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2023-33855?
CVE-2023-33855 can be exploited through timing-based attacks, which may allow attackers to gain access to sensitive information.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-33855?
There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2023-33855, so updating to a secure version is the recommended action.

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