CVE-2018-10846 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Discover the impact of CVE-2018-10846, a GnuTLS vulnerability enabling attackers to recover plain text in a cross-VM attack scenario. Learn about the affected systems and mitigation steps.
Researchers discovered a cache-based side channel vulnerability in GnuTLS, allowing attackers to recover plain text in a cross-VM attack scenario.
Understanding CVE-2018-10846
GnuTLS implementation vulnerability with a medium severity CVSS score.
What is CVE-2018-10846?
The vulnerability in GnuTLS enables attackers to exploit a cache-based side channel, potentially leading to the recovery of plain text in a cross-VM attack scenario.
The Impact of CVE-2018-10846
- CVSS Base Score: 5.3 (Medium Severity)
- Attack Vector: Local
- Attack Complexity: High
- User Interaction: Required
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Integrity Impact: None
- Privileges Required: Low
- Scope: Changed
- Availability Impact: None
Technical Details of CVE-2018-10846
GnuTLS vulnerability details and affected systems.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows attackers to recover plain text by exploiting a cache-based side channel in GnuTLS.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Affected Product: GnuTLS
- Vendor: [UNKNOWN]
- Affected Version: n/a
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit the vulnerability through a combination of