CVE-2023-50967: High severity latchset jose vulnerability

Published Mar 20, 2024
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Updated

latchset jose through version 11 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a large p2c (aka PBES2 Count) value.

Affected Software

5 affected components
latchset jose<=11
latchset jose<=11
Fedoraproject Fedora=38
Fedoraproject Fedora=39
Fedoraproject Fedora=40

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade latchset/jose to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11

Event History

Mar 20, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:35 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-50967?

CVE-2023-50967 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to high CPU consumption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-50967?

To mitigate CVE-2023-50967, upgrade to a version of latchset jose that is higher than version 11.

3

What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2023-50967?

CVE-2023-50967 is caused by the handling of large p2c values which results in excessive CPU usage.

4

Which versions of latchset jose are affected by CVE-2023-50967?

CVE-2023-50967 affects all versions of latchset jose through version 11 inclusive.

5

Can CVE-2023-50967 lead to other vulnerabilities?

While CVE-2023-50967 primarily causes denial of service, excessive resource consumption could potentially open doors for other attacks.

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