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CVE-2023-26084

3.7 · LOW

The armv8_dec_aes_gcm_full() API of Arm AArch64cryptolib before 86065c6 fails to the verify the authentication tag of AES-GCM protected data, leading to a man-in-the-middle attack.

Published Mar 15, 2023CWE-665EPSS 0.36%

Overview

CVE-2023-26084 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 15, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.7 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.7, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The armv8_dec_aes_gcm_full() API of Arm AArch64cryptolib before 86065c6 fails to the verify the authentication tag of AES-GCM protected data, leading to a man-in-the-middle attack. This occurs because of an improperly initialized variable.

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/ARM-software/AArch64cryptolib/security/advisories/GHSA-47c6-7x5x-r74gGitHubgithub.com/ARM-software/AArch64cryptolib/security/advisories/GHSA-47c6-7x5x-r74g

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-26084?

CVE-2023-26084 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 15, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.7 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2023-26084?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.7, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-26084?

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-2023-26084?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2023-26084 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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