CVE-2024-25189

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.95%

Last modified

CVE-2024-25189 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. libjwt 1.15.3 uses strcmp (which is not constant time) to verify authentication, which makes it easier to bypass authentication via a timing side channel.. EPSS estimates a 0.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

libjwt 1.15.3 uses strcmp (which is not constant time) to verify authentication, which makes it easier to bypass authentication via a timing side channel.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.95%

56.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
DebianDebian Linux10.0
LibjwtLibjwt1.15.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-25189?
libjwt 1.15.3 uses strcmp (which is not constant time) to verify authentication, which makes it easier to bypass authentication via a timing side channel.
How severe is CVE-2024-25189?
CVE-2024-25189 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-25189?
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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Source: NVD / NIST