CVE-2023-47631: vantage6 Node accepts non-whitelisted algorithms from malicious server

Published Nov 14, 2023
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Updated

Impact A node does not check if an image is allowed to run if a parentid is set. A malicious party that breaches the server may modify it to set a fake parentid and send a task of a non-whitelisted algorithm. The node will then execute it because the parentid that is set prevents checks from being run. Relevant node code here

This impacts all servers that are breached by an expert user

Patches Fixed in v4.1.2

Workarounds None

Other sources

vantage6 is a framework to manage and deploy privacy enhancing technologies like Federated Learning (FL) and Multi-Party Computation (MPC). In affected versions a node does not check if an image is allowed to run if a parentid is set. A malicious party that breaches the server may modify it to set a fake parentid and send a task of a non-whitelisted algorithm. The node will then execute it because the parentid that is set prevents checks from being run. This impacts all servers that are breached by an expert user. This vulnerability has been patched in version 4.1.2. All users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

MITRE

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
pip/vantage6-node<4.1.2
4.1.2
pip/vantage6-server<4.1.2
4.1.2
Vantage6 Vantage6<4.1.2
Vantage6 Vantage6=4.1.2-rc1

Event History

Nov 14, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:04 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Advisory Published
10:21 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-47631.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-47631?

The severity of CVE-2023-47631 is high with a CVSS score of 7.2.

3

How does CVE-2023-47631 affect vantage6?

CVE-2023-47631 affects vantage6 by allowing a node to accept non-whitelisted algorithms from a malicious server.

4

Which versions of vantage6 are affected by CVE-2023-47631?

Versions up to but excluding 4.1.2 of vantage6-server are affected by CVE-2023-47631.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-47631?

Yes, the remedy for CVE-2023-47631 is to update to version 4.1.2 of vantage6-server.

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