Improper IV Initialization in wolfSSL TLS Implementations
CVE-2022-23408

9.1CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Wolfssl

Status
Wolfssl
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 January 2022

What is CVE-2022-23408?

The wolfSSL library, in versions before 5.1.1, is susceptible to a vulnerability due to improper initialization of Initialization Vectors (IV) in certain scenarios. This issue impacts TLS and DTLS connections utilizing AES-CBC or DES3 without AEAD, potentially exposing sensitive data to unauthorized access. The flaw arises from a misplaced memory initialization within the BuildMessage function located in internal.c, making it critical for users to update to the patched version to ensure robust security.

References

https://github.com/wolfSSL/wolfssl/pull/4710
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https://github.com/wolfSSL/wolfssl/blob/master/ChangeLog....
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.1
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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