CVE-2024-45191: Medium severity matrix olm vulnerability

Published Aug 22, 2024
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Matrix libolm through 3.2.16. The AES implementation is vulnerable to cache-timing attacks due to use of S-boxes. This is related to software that uses a lookup table for the SubWord step. This refers to the libolm implementation of Olm. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Affected Software

2 affected components
matrix libolm<=3.2.16
matrix olm<=3.2.16

Event History

Aug 22, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-45191?

CVE-2024-45191 has a high severity due to its vulnerability to cache-timing attacks in the AES implementation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-45191?

To fix CVE-2024-45191, update Matrix libolm to version 3.2.17 or later.

3

What impact does CVE-2024-45191 have on data security?

CVE-2024-45191 can allow attackers to exploit timing discrepancies to gain sensitive information from the AES implementation.

4

Which versions of Matrix libolm are affected by CVE-2024-45191?

CVE-2024-45191 affects Matrix libolm versions up to and including 3.2.16.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2024-45191?

Users of Matrix libolm versions 3.2.16 and earlier are impacted by CVE-2024-45191.

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