CVE-2024-2236

low-risk
Published 2024-03-06

A timing-based side-channel flaw was found in libgcrypt's RSA implementation. This issue may allow a remote attacker to initiate a Bleichenbacher-style attack, which can lead to the decryption of RSA ciphertexts.

Do I need to act?

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0.74% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
5
CVSS 5.9/10 Medium
NETWORK / HIGH complexity
26
/ 100
low-risk
Severity 18/34 · Moderate
Exploitability 3/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal