CWE
323 330
EPSS
0.052%
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-23688: Consensys Discovery Nonce Reuse

First published: Fri Jan 19 2024(Updated: )

Consensys Discovery versions less than 0.4.5 uses the same AES/GCM nonce for the entire session. which should ideally be unique for every message. The node's private key isn't compromised, only the session key generated for specific peer communication is exposed.

Credit: disclosure@vulncheck.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Consensys Discovery<0.4.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-23688?

    CVE-2024-23688 has a moderate severity due to the reuse of the AES/GCM nonce leading to potential session key exposure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-23688?

    To fix CVE-2024-23688, upgrade Consensys Discovery to version 0.4.5 or later.

  • What causes CVE-2024-23688?

    CVE-2024-23688 is caused by the use of the same AES/GCM nonce for the entire session in versions of Consensys Discovery before 0.4.5.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-23688?

    CVE-2024-23688 is classified as a cryptographic vulnerability related to nonce reuse in encryption.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2024-23688?

    Any user of Consensys Discovery versions prior to 0.4.5 is affected by CVE-2024-23688.

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