CVE-2024-0553: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-x697-v25m-6phv
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CVSS 5.9
CWE-203 CWE-385
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-0553 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.9) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-203: Observable Discrepancy) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product behaves differently or sends different responses under different circumstances in a way that is observable to an unauthorized actor.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2024-0553 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-0553
GHSA Identifier GHSA-x697-v25m-6phv
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.9
CWE Classification CWE-203: Observable Discrepancy
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.9

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2024-0553

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2024-0553, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-203: Observable Discrepancy, where the product behaves differently or sends different responses under different circumstances in a way that is observable to an unauthorized actor. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

A vulnerability was found in GnuTLS. The response times to malformed ciphertexts in RSA-PSK ClientKeyExchange differ from 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.

References

NVD — CVE-2024-0553 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-0553
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240202-0011
lists.gnupg.org/pipermail/gnutls-he... WEB
https://lists.gnupg.org/pipermail/gnutls-help/2024-January/004841.html
lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/packa... WEB
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/GNXKVR5YNUEBNHAHM5GSYKBZX4W2HMN2
lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/packa... WEB
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/7ZEIOLORQ7N6WRPFXZSYDL2MC4LP7VFV
lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce... WEB
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/02/msg00010.html
gitlab.com/gnutls/gnutls/-/iss... WEB
https://gitlab.com/gnutls/gnutls/-/issues/1522
cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ss... WEB
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-794697.html
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2258412
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-0553
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2024:20... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2094
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2024:13... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1383
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2024:11... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1108
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2024:10... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1082
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2024:07... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:0796
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2024:06... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:0627
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2024:05... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:0533
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/19/3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-0553?
CVE-2024-0553 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-203: Observable Discrepancy.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2024-0553?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-0553?
CVE-2024-0553 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-0553?
CVE-2024-0553 is classified under CWE-203: Observable Discrepancy (The product behaves differently or sends different responses under different circumstances in a way that is observable to an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-0553?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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