CVE-2024-22340

MEDIUM
Published Mar 11, 2025 Modified Jul 25, 2025 CWE-208

Description

IBM Common Cryptographic Architecture 7.0.0 through 7.5.51 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information during the creation of ECDSA signatures to perform a timing-based attack.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-208 CWE-208

Affected Products

Vendor Product
ibm common_cryptographic_architecture
ibm aix
ibm i
linux linux_kernel

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-22340? +
IBM Common Cryptographic Architecture 7.0.0 through 7.5.51 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information during the creation of ECDSA signatures to perform a timing-based attack. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2024-22340? +
CVE-2024-22340 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-22340? +
CVE-2024-22340 affects products from ibm, linux, specifically: aix, common_cryptographic_architecture, i, linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-22340? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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