CVE-2024-23342

python-ecdsa vulnerable to Minerva attack on P-256

HIGH
7.4
CVSS Score
Published: January 22, 2024 at 11:09 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 07:12 AM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorEcdsa

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Severity
HIGH7.4
Exploit prediction
EPSS 1.0%
SSVC
PoC

Description

The `ecdsa` PyPI package is a pure Python implementation of ECC (Elliptic Curve Cryptography) with support for ECDSA (Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm), EdDSA (Edwards-curve Digital Signature Algorithm) and ECDH (Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman). Versions 0.18.0 and prior are vulnerable to the Minerva attack. As of time of publication, no known patched version exists.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

v ≤ 0.18.0<= 0.18.0

Remediation

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SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCPoCNot automatableTotal impact

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CVSS

7.4HIGHGitHub_M
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
HIGH
Privileges
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusANALYZED
CWE
CWE-203CWE-208CWE-385

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