SB2023100409 - Fedora 40 update for firecracker, rust-aes-gcm



SB2023100409 - Fedora 40 update for firecracker, rust-aes-gcm

Published: October 4, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023100409
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-42811)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in AES GCM implementation of decrypt_in_place_detached. The decrypted ciphertext (i.e. the correct plaintext) is exposed even if tag verification fails. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.