CVE-2023-38325

HIGH EPSS 44.9%
Published Jul 14, 20232y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20262w ago
7.5 CVSS 3.1
High
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Published Jul 14, 2023 2y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 2w ago

Description

The cryptography package before 41.0.2 for Python mishandles SSH certificates that have critical options.

CVSS Details

Base Score
7.5
Exploitability
3.9
Impact
3.6
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required None
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality None
Integrity High
Availability None

Threat Intelligence

EPSS Exploit Probability
44.9% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
Public Exploit Known
Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-295

Affected Products 1

VendorProductVersionRange
cryptography.iocryptography*≥40.0.0  –  <41.0.2

References 6

  • github.com https://github.com/pyca/cryptography/compare/41.0.1...41.0.2
    Patch
  • github.com https://github.com/pyca/cryptography/issues/9207
    ExploitIssue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
  • github.com https://github.com/pyca/cryptography/pull/9208
    PatchVendor Advisory
  • lists.fedoraproject.org https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/NMCCTYY3CSNQBFFYYC5DAV6KATHWCUZK/
  • pypi.org https://pypi.org/project/cryptography/#history
    Release Notes
  • security.netapp.com https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230824-0010/

Remediation

  • github.com https://github.com/pyca/cryptography/compare/41.0.1...41.0.2
    Patch
  • github.com https://github.com/pyca/cryptography/issues/9207
    ExploitIssue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
  • github.com https://github.com/pyca/cryptography/pull/9208
    PatchVendor Advisory