CVE-2024-45193: 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. There is Ed25519 signature malleability due to lack of validation criteria (does not ensure that S < n). 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-2024-45193?

CVE-2024-45193 is categorized as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential impact of Ed25519 signature malleability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-45193?

To resolve CVE-2024-45193, upgrade to a version of Matrix libolm later than 3.2.16 that incorporates necessary validation criteria.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2024-45193?

CVE-2024-45193 affects Matrix libolm versions up to and including 3.2.16 that are no longer supported by the maintainers.

4

What is the underlying issue in CVE-2024-45193?

The underlying issue in CVE-2024-45193 is Ed25519 signature malleability caused by a lack of validation to ensure that S is less than n.

5

Is CVE-2024-45193 exploitative in nature?

CVE-2024-45193 can potentially be exploitative, allowing attackers to manipulate signatures if they have access to the vulnerable systems.

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