CVE-2024-0553: Gnutls: incomplete fix for cve-2023-5981

Published Jan 15, 2024
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Updated

A vulnerability was found in GnuTLS. The response times to malformed ciphertexts in RSA-PSK ClientKeyExchange differ from the response times of ciphertexts with correct PKCS#1 v1.5 padding. This issue may allow a remote attacker to perform a timing side-channel attack in the RSA-PSK key exchange, potentially leading to the leakage of sensitive data. CVE-2024-0553 is designated as an incomplete resolution for CVE-2023-5981.

Other sources

GnuTLS could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information. By perform a timing side-channel attack in the RSA-PSK key exchange, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information.

IBM

Gnutls: incomplete fix for cve-2023-5981

Microsoft

While the fix released for CVE-2023-5981 improves the side-channel situation, it does not eliminate the side-channel leakage in RSA-PSK ciphersuites.

https://gitlab.com/gnutls/gnutls/-/issues/1522

Red Hat

Affected Software

21 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/gnutls<3.8.3
3.8.3
GNU GnuTLS<3.8.3
Fedoraproject Fedora=39
redhat Enterprise Linux=8.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=9.0
IBM QRadar Network Packet Capture<=7.5.0 - 7.5.0 Update Package 7
Microsoft azl3 gnutls 3.8.3-1
Microsoft azl3 gnutls 3.8.2-1
Microsoft cbl2 gnutls 3.7.11-1
F5 BIG-IP Next>=20.0.1<=20.0.2
20.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Next Central Manager>=20.0.1<=20.0.2
20.1.0
F5 BIG-IP Next SPK>=1.5.0<=1.9.1
F5 BIG-IP Next CNF>=1.1.0<=1.3.0
F5 BIG-IP>=17.1.0<=17.5.1
17.5.1.317.1.3
F5 BIG-IP>=16.1.0<=16.1.6
F5 BIG-IP>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 BIG-IQ Centralized Management>=8.0.0<=8.4.0
F5 F5OS-A>=1.8.0<=1.8.3, =1.7.0, >=1.5.0<=1.5.4, =1.4.0, >=1.3.0<=1.3.2
1.8.4
F5 F5OS-C>=1.8.0<=1.8.2, >=1.6.0<=1.6.4, >=1.5.0<=1.5.1
F5 Traffix SDC>=5.1.0<=5.2.0
debian/gnutls28
3.7.1-5+deb11u53.7.1-5+deb11u103.7.9-2+deb12u63.7.9-2+deb12u73.8.9-3+deb13u33.8.9-3+deb13u43.8.13-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/gnutls to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.8.3
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 20.1.0
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.5.1.317.1.3
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.8.4
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/gnutls28 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.7.1-5+deb11u5Fixed in 3.7.1-5+deb11u10Fixed in 3.7.9-2+deb12u6Fixed in 3.7.9-2+deb12u7Fixed in 3.8.9-3+deb13u3Fixed in 3.8.9-3+deb13u4Fixed in 3.8.13-1
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade GnuTLS (gnutls) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.8.3
  7. Compensating control

    If RSA-PSK ciphersuites are in use, reduce exposure to the timing side-channel by disabling RSA-PSK ciphersuites until the GnuTLS update (3.8.3) is applied, since the incomplete fix for CVE-2023-5981 does not eliminate the side-channel leakage in RSA-PSK ciphersuites.

Event History

Jan 16, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:40 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:40 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 21, 2024
Advisory Published
via F5·02:28 AM
Data Sourced
via F5·02:28 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 30, 2024
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Jul 23, 2024
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 6, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·04:34 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·04:34 PM
Description
Jul 7, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:33 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-0553?

CVE-2024-0553 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for enabling timing side-channel attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-0553?

To remediate CVE-2024-0553, upgrade to the patched versions of GnuTLS which include 3.6.7-4+deb10u12, 3.7.9-2+deb12u2, or 3.8.5-2.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2024-0553?

CVE-2024-0553 affects multiple versions of GnuTLS, including 3.6.x, 3.7.x, and 3.8.x prior to the patches specified.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2024-0553?

A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2024-0553 by sending malformed ciphertexts to perform timing side-channel attacks.

5

What software packages are impacted by CVE-2024-0553?

CVE-2024-0553 impacts software packages such as gnutls28 on Debian and Ubuntu, as well as several F5 BIG-IP applications.

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