CVE-2024-23688: discovery — Fix

Description

Consensys Discovery versions less than 0.4.5 uses the same AES/GCM nonce for the entire session. which should ideally be unique for every message. The node's private key isn't compromised, only the session key generated for specific peer communication is exposed.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-323 CWE-323

CWE-330 CWE-330

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
consensys	discovery	< 0.4.5

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/ConsenSys/discovery/security/advisories/GHSA-w3hj-wr2q-x83g https://github.com/ConsenSys/discovery/security/advisories/GHSA-w3hj-wr2q-x83g

Other References

https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-w3hj-wr2q-x83g https://vulncheck.com/advisories/vc-advisory-GHSA-w3hj-wr2q-x83g https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-w3hj-wr2q-x83g https://vulncheck.com/advisories/vc-advisory-GHSA-w3hj-wr2q-x83g

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-23688? +

Consensys Discovery versions less than 0.4.5 uses the same AES/GCM nonce for the entire session. which should ideally be unique for every message. The node's private key isn't compromised, only the session key generated for specific peer communication is exposed. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-23688? +

CVE-2024-23688 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-23688? +

CVE-2024-23688 affects products from consensys, specifically: discovery. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-23688? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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