CVE-2023-1672
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.57%
Last modified
CVE-2023-1672 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A race condition exists in the Tang server functionality for key generation and key rotation. This flaw results in a small time window where Tang private keys become readable by other processes on the same host.. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A race condition exists in the Tang server functionality for key generation and key rotation. This flaw results in a small time window where Tang private keys become readable by other processes on the same host.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tang Project | Tang | < 14 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 38 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 8.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-1672Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2180999Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/06/15/1Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-1672Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2180999Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/06/15/1Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-1672?
A race condition exists in the Tang server functionality for key generation and key rotation. This flaw results in a small time window where Tang private keys become readable by other processes on the same host.
How severe is CVE-2023-1672?
CVE-2023-1672 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1672?
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.
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