RustCrypto aes-gcm information disclosure | CVE-2023-42811

NAME
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RustCrypto aes-gcm information disclosure

Platforms Affected:
RustCrypto aes-gcm 0.10.0
RustCrypto aes-gcm 0.10.2

Risk Level:
4.7

Exploitability:
Proof of Concept

Consequences:
Obtain Information

DESCRIPTION
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RustCrypto aes-gcm could allow a local authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by a flaw in the decrypt_in_place_detached function when tag verification failed. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain decrypted ciphertext information, and use this information to launch further attacks against the affected system.

CVSS 3.0 Information
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Privileges Required:
High

User Interaction:
None

Scope:
Unchanged

Access Vector:
Local



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