CVE-2023-38325
Timing Attack in cryptography (VIBE-PIP-CRYPTOGRAPHY-48445916)
MEDIUM
CVSS Score
5.3/10
📊 Overview
This vulnerability (CVE-2023-38325) with CVSS score 5.3 affects cryptography. The issue manifests through timing attack attack vectors, enabling potential exploitation by threat actors.
🔬 Technical Analysis
Threat modeling indicates elevated threat levels. The pip ecosystem's widespread adoption of cryptography amplifies the potential impact.
🛡️ Remediation Strategy
Update cryptography to the latest patched version immediately. Implement compensating controls including input validation, network segmentation, and monitoring for exploitation attempts.
🎓 Expert Analysis
Neal Ungerleider: This vulnerability exemplifies the ongoing security challenges in the pip ecosystem. Proactive dependency management is essential.
Vulnerability Information
Timeline
- Discovered
- August 21, 2025
- Published
- August 21, 2025
- Last Modified
- August 21, 2025
Tags
vibemediumcryptographypipsnyk-complete