CVE-2023-43617
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.63%
Last modified
CVE-2023-43617 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Croc through 9.6.5. When a custom shared secret is used, the sender and receiver may divulge parts of this secret to an untrusted Relay, as part of composing a room name.. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Croc through 9.6.5. When a custom shared secret is used, the sender and receiver may divulge parts of this secret to an untrusted Relay, as part of composing a room name.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Schollz | Croc | <= 9.6.5 |
References
- https://github.com/schollz/croc/issues/596Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/09/08/2Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/schollz/croc/issues/596Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/09/08/2Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-43617?
An issue was discovered in Croc through 9.6.5. When a custom shared secret is used, the sender and receiver may divulge parts of this secret to an untrusted Relay, as part of composing a room name.
How severe is CVE-2023-43617?
CVE-2023-43617 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43617?
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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