CVE-2021-37588
MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 0.91%
Last modified
CVE-2021-37588 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. In Charm 0.43, any two users can collude to achieve the ability to decrypt YCT14 data.. EPSS estimates a 0.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Charm 0.43, any two users can collude to achieve the ability to decrypt YCT14 data.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jhu | Charm | 0.43 |
References
- https://eprint.iacr.org/2020/460Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/JHUISI/charm/blob/dev/charm/schemes/abenc/abenc_yct14.pyThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/JHUISI/charm/issues/276Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://www2.hci.uni-hannover.de/papers/Tan2019.pdfTechnical Description, Third Party Advisory
- https://eprint.iacr.org/2020/460Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/JHUISI/charm/blob/dev/charm/schemes/abenc/abenc_yct14.pyThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/JHUISI/charm/issues/276Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://www2.hci.uni-hannover.de/papers/Tan2019.pdfTechnical Description, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-37588?
In Charm 0.43, any two users can collude to achieve the ability to decrypt YCT14 data.
How severe is CVE-2021-37588?
CVE-2021-37588 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-37588?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2021-37588?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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