CVE-2023-50781
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.12%
Last modified
CVE-2023-50781 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in m2crypto. This issue may allow a remote attacker to decrypt captured messages in TLS servers that use RSA key exchanges, which may lead to exposure of confidential or sensitive data.. EPSS estimates a 1.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw was found in m2crypto. This issue may allow a remote attacker to decrypt captured messages in TLS servers that use RSA key exchanges, which may lead to exposure of confidential or sensitive data.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 8.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 9.0 |
| Redhat | Update Infrastructure | 4 |
| M2crypto Project | M2crypto | <= 0.40.1 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-50781Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2254426Issue Tracking
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-50781Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2254426Issue Tracking
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-265688.htmlThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-50781?
A flaw was found in m2crypto. This issue may allow a remote attacker to decrypt captured messages in TLS servers that use RSA key exchanges, which may lead to exposure of confidential or sensitive data.
How severe is CVE-2023-50781?
CVE-2023-50781 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50781?
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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