CVE-2023-38023
First published: Sat Dec 30 2023(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in SCONE Confidential Computing Platform before 5.8.0 for Intel SGX. Lack of pointer-alignment logic in __scone_dispatch and other entry functions allows a local attacker to access unauthorized information, aka an "AEPIC Leak."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| Scontain SCONE | <5.8.0 | |
| Intel Software Guard Extensions |
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Reference Links
- https://sconedocs.github.io/release5.7/
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00657.html
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/developer/articles/technical/software-security-guidance/technical-documentation/processor-mmio-stale-data-vulnerabilities.html#inpage-nav-3-2-2
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/developer/articles/technical/software-security-guidance/advisory-guidance/stale-data-read-from-xapic.html
- https://github.com/openenclave/openenclave/security/advisories/GHSA-v3vm-9h66-wm76
- https://sconedocs.github.io/release5.8/
- https://jovanbulck.github.io/files/oakland24-pandora.pdf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-38023?
CVE-2023-38023 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for local attackers to access unauthorized information.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38023?
To mitigate CVE-2023-38023, upgrade your SCONE Confidential Computing Platform to version 5.8.0 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-38023?
CVE-2023-38023 affects the SCONE Confidential Computing Platform versions prior to 5.8.0 when used with Intel SGX.
What type of attack does CVE-2023-38023 enable?
CVE-2023-38023 allows local attackers to exploit a lack of pointer-alignment logic to access sensitive information.
Is CVE-2023-38023 specific to any hardware?
Yes, CVE-2023-38023 specifically affects implementations using Intel Software Guard Extensions in SCONE.
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