CVE-2023-38023: Medium severity scone vulnerability

Published Dec 30, 2023
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Updated

An issue was discovered in SCONE Confidential Computing Platform before 5.8.0 for Intel SGX. Lack of pointer-alignment logic in sconedispatch and other entry functions allows a local attacker to access unauthorized information, aka an "AEPIC Leak."

Affected Software

2 affected components
All of the following
Scontain Scone<5.8.0
Intel Software Guard Extensions

Event History

Dec 30, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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