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CVE-2024-23342

7.4 · HIGH

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 Signa…

Published Jan 23, 2024CWE-203EPSS 0.98%

Overview

CVE-2024-23342 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 23, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.4 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.4, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/tlsfuzzer/python-ecdsa/blob/master/SECURITY.mdGitHubgithub.com/tlsfuzzer/python-ecdsa/security/advisories/GHSA-wj6h-64fc-37mpRefminerva.crocs.fi.muni.cz/Refsecuritypitfalls.wordpress.com/2018/08/03/constant-time-compare-in-python/GitHubgithub.com/tlsfuzzer/python-ecdsa/blob/master/SECURITY.mdGitHubgithub.com/tlsfuzzer/python-ecdsa/security/advisories/GHSA-wj6h-64fc-37mpRefminerva.crocs.fi.muni.cz/Refsecuritypitfalls.wordpress.com/2018/08/03/constant-time-compare-in-python/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-23342?

CVE-2024-23342 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 23, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.4 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-23342?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.4, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-23342?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-23342?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2024-23342 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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