CVE-2024-23688
Consensys Discovery Nonce Reuse
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.
Fixes and workarounds
Fix
tech.pegasys.discovery:discovery (Maven): OSV reports a fixed version 0.4.5. Check the advisory for supported release branches.
Source: OSV GHSA-w3hj-wr2q-x83gAffected products and versions
| Product | Versions | Authority |
|---|---|---|
tech.pegasys.discovery:discovery
maven |
≥ 0; < 0.4.5 (affected, maven)
Other versions: unaffected |
CNA: VulnCheck |
tech.pegasys.discovery:discoverytech.pegasys.discovery:discovery
Maven |
Ecosystem version events: introduced 0; fixed 0.4.5Source events (ECOSYSTEM)Other versions: unaffected |
OSV GHSA-w3hj-wr2q-x83g |
Version ranges are source assertions. Check the vendor advisory and your installed configuration before determining exposure.
CVSS assessments
| Version / score | Vector | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| 3.1 / 5.3 medium |
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N | ADP: CISA-ADP |
Exploit evidence
No exploit evidence in collected sources. This is not proof of no exploitation.
References
- https://github.com/ConsenSys/discovery/security/advisories/GHSA-w3hj-wr2q-x83gCNA: VulnCheck · vendor-advisory
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-w3hj-wr2q-x83gCNA: VulnCheck · vendor-advisory
- https://vulncheck.com/advisories/vc-advisory-GHSA-w3hj-wr2q-x83gCNA: VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
- https://github.com/ConsenSys/discovery/security/advisories/GHSA-w3hj-wr2q-x83gADP: CVE · vendor-advisory, x_transferred
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-w3hj-wr2q-x83gADP: CVE · third-party-advisory, x_transferred
- https://vulncheck.com/advisories/vc-advisory-GHSA-w3hj-wr2q-x83gADP: CVE · third-party-advisory, x_transferred
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-w3hj-wr2q-x83gOSV / GitHub Security Advisories · advisory
- https://osv.dev/vulnerability/GHSA-w3hj-wr2q-x83gOSV / GitHub Security Advisories · osv
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