CVE-2024-23342

low-risk
Published 2024-01-23

The `ecdsa` PyPI package is a pure Python implementation of ECC (Elliptic Curve Cryptography) with support for ECDSA (Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm), EdDSA (Edwards-curve Digital Signature Algorithm) and ECDH (Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman). Versions 0.18.0 and prior are vulnerable to the Minerva attack. As of time of publication, no known patched version exists.

Do I need to act?

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0.62% 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
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CVSS 7.4/10 High
NETWORK / HIGH complexity

Affected Products (1)

Ecdsa

Affected Vendors

Tlsfuzzer

References (8)

Product https://github.com/tlsfuzzer/python-ecdsa/blob/master/SECURITY.md
Exploit https://github.com/tlsfuzzer/python-ecdsa/security/advisories/GHSA-wj6h-64fc-37m...
Technical Description https://minerva.crocs.fi.muni.cz/
Technical Description https://securitypitfalls.wordpress.com/2018/08/03/constant-time-compare-in-pytho...
Product https://github.com/tlsfuzzer/python-ecdsa/blob/master/SECURITY.md
Exploit https://github.com/tlsfuzzer/python-ecdsa/security/advisories/GHSA-wj6h-64fc-37m...
Technical Description https://minerva.crocs.fi.muni.cz/
Technical Description https://securitypitfalls.wordpress.com/2018/08/03/constant-time-compare-in-pytho...
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low-risk
Severity 22/34 · High
Exploitability 2/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal