CVE-2024-45192: 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. 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.

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-2024-45192?

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

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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