CVE-2024-33901: Medium severity keepassxc vulnerability

Published May 20, 2024
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Updated

Issue in KeePassXC 2.7.7 allows an attacker (who has the privileges of the victim) to recover some passwords stored in the .kdbx database via a memory dump. NOTE: the vendor disputes this because memory-management constraints make this unavoidable in the current design and other realistic designs.

Affected Software

2 affected components
KeePassXC KeePassXC
KeePassXC KeePassXC=2.7.7

Event History

Jan 1, 1970
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
May 20, 2024
CVE Published
via NVD·09:15 PM
Aug 2, 2024
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:58 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-33901?

CVE-2024-33901 has been reported as a moderate vulnerability due to the potential to recover sensitive passwords from memory dumps.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-33901?

Currently, there is no official fix for CVE-2024-33901, but users should ensure they have the latest version of KeePassXC and follow best security practices.

3

Which versions of KeePassXC are affected by CVE-2024-33901?

CVE-2024-33901 affects KeePassXC version 2.7.7.

4

What can an attacker do with CVE-2024-33901?

An attacker with access to the victim's system can potentially recover some passwords stored in the .kdbx database through a memory dump.

5

What are the implications of CVE-2024-33901 for users?

Users of KeePassXC should be aware that sensitive passwords could be exposed if an attacker gains access to their system.

Contact

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