CVE-2024-28285: Critical severity Cryptopp Crypto++ vulnerability

Published May 14, 2024
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Updated

A Fault Injection vulnerability in the SymmetricDecrypt function in cryptopp/elgamal.h of Cryptopp Crypto++ 8.9, allows an attacker to co-reside in the same system with a victim process to disclose information and escalate privileges.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cryptopp Crypto++

Event History

Jan 1, 1970
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
May 14, 2024
CVE Published
via NVD·03:14 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:14 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Aug 29, 2024
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:56 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-28285?

CVE-2024-28285 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for information disclosure and privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-28285?

To fix CVE-2024-28285, you should upgrade to a patched version of Crypto++ that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What does CVE-2024-28285 allow an attacker to do?

CVE-2024-28285 allows an attacker co-residing on the same system as a victim process to disclose sensitive information and potentially escalate their privileges.

4

Which version of Crypto++ is affected by CVE-2024-28285?

CVE-2024-28285 affects Crypto++ version 8.9.

5

What component is vulnerable in CVE-2024-28285?

The vulnerable component in CVE-2024-28285 is the SymmetricDecrypt function located in cryptopp/elgamal.h.

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