Vulnerability · Published Mar 8, 2023 · Assigned by Go

CVE-2023-24533Incorrect multiplication of unreduced P-256 scalars in filippo.io/nistec

High 7.5

In plain English

A high-severity security flaw in filippo.io/nistec from filippo.io/nistec. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.7% (higher than 52% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.

Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.5High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.7%top 47.7% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

Multiplication of certain unreduced P-256 scalars produce incorrect results. There are no protocols known at this time that can be attacked due to this.

Affected packages & fixed versions

EcosystemPackageFixed inAdvisory
Gofilippo.io/nistec0.0.2GHSA-f6hc-9g49-xmx7
Gofilippo.io/nistec0.0.2GO-2023-1595

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
filippo.io/nistec filippo.io/nistec 0 – before 0.0.2

References