CVE-2022-23004 (GCVE-0-2022-23004)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-07-29 18:55 – Updated: 2024-08-03 03:28
VLAI
Title
Algorithm incorrectly returning error and Invalid unreduced value written to output buffer
Summary
When computing a shared secret or point multiplication on the NIST P-256 curve using a public key with an X coordinate of zero, an error is returned from the library, and an invalid unreduced value is written to the output buffer. This may be leveraged by an attacker to cause an error scenario, resulting in a limited denial of service for an individual user. The scope of impact cannot extend to other components.
Severity
5.3 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
CWE
  • CWE-707 - Improper Enforcement of Message or Data Structure
  • CWE-703 - Improper Check or Handling of Exceptional Conditions
Assigner
WDC PSIRT CNA
CNA scorecard – unranked: 0 records in the last 180 days, 10 needed details
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Western Digital Sweet B Library Affected: Sweet B Library , < v2 (custom)
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