CVE-2023-43618
CVSS 3.1 Score 5.3 of 10 (medium)
Details
Summary
CVE-2023-43618 is a vulnerability affecting Croc versions up to 9.6.5. This issue stems from the protocol's requirement for senders to disclose their local IP addresses in plaintext through an "ips?" message, posing a risk of IP address disclosure and potential attacks. By revealing IP addresses, an attacker could potentially launch targeted attacks or perform reconnaissance activities. Thus, this vulnerability can lead to increased exposure to various cyber threats. To mitigate this risk, it is recommended that users update their Croc installations to the latest version as soon as possible.
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