CWE
385
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-45192

First published: Thu Aug 22 2024(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in Matrix libolm through 3.2.16. Cache-timing attacks can occur due to use of base64 when decoding group session keys. This refers to the libolm implementation of Olm. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Matrix olm<=3.2.16

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-45192?

    CVE-2024-45192 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive session keys through cache-timing attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-45192?

    To fix CVE-2024-45192, users should upgrade to a later version of Matrix libolm that addresses the vulnerability.

  • Which versions of Matrix libolm are affected by CVE-2024-45192?

    CVE-2024-45192 affects Matrix libolm versions up to and including 3.2.16.

  • Does CVE-2024-45192 affect all Matrix libolm products?

    CVE-2024-45192 specifically affects Matrix libolm products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2024-45192 expose to users?

    CVE-2024-45192 exposes users to cache-timing attacks due to insecure handling of base64 decoding in group session keys.

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