CVE-2023-50979

Summary

CVE-2023-50979 refers to a vulnerability in the Crypto++ library, also known as cryptopp, versions up to 8.9.0. This issue involves a Marvin side channel during decryption using PKCS#1 v1.5 padding. This side channel leakage can potentially expose sensitive information, making it a significant security concern for applications relying on this library for encryption and decryption processes. Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to protected data or conduct other malicious activities. Users are advised to update their Crypto++ library to the latest version as soon as possible to mitigate the risk.

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