CVE-2024-25679

Description

In PQUIC before 5bde5bb, retention of unused initial encryption keys allows attackers to disrupt a connection with a PSK configuration by sending a CONNECTION_CLOSE frame that is encrypted via the initial key computed. Network traffic sniffing is needed as part of exploitation.

CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-324 CWE-324

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
pquic	pquic	< 2023-10-30

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/p-quic/pquic/pull/39 https://github.com/p-quic/pquic/pull/39

Other References

https://github.com/p-quic/pquic/issues/35 https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc9001#name-discarding-unused-keys https://github.com/p-quic/pquic/issues/35 https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc9001#name-discarding-unused-keys

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-25679? +

In PQUIC before 5bde5bb, retention of unused initial encryption keys allows attackers to disrupt a connection with a PSK configuration by sending a CONNECTION_CLOSE frame that is encrypted via the initial key computed. Network traffic sniffing is needed as part of exploitation. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-25679? +

CVE-2024-25679 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-2024-25679? +

CVE-2024-25679 affects products from pquic, specifically: pquic. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-25679? +

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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