CVE-2022-38493: High severity rhonabwy project vulnerability

Published Aug 20, 2022
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Updated

Rhonabwy 0.9.99 through 1.1.x before 1.1.7 doesn't check the RSA private key length before RSA-OAEP decryption. This allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service via a crafted JWE (JSON Web Encryption) token.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Rhonabwy Project Rhonabwy>=0.9.99<1.1.6

Event History

Aug 20, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:41 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-38493?

CVE-2022-38493 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for Denial of Service attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-38493?

To remediate CVE-2022-38493, upgrade Rhonabwy to version 1.1.7 or later where the RSA private key length check is implemented.

3

What kind of attack does CVE-2022-38493 allow?

CVE-2022-38493 allows attackers to execute a Denial of Service attack through a crafted JWE token.

4

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-38493?

CVE-2022-38493 affects Rhonabwy versions from 0.9.99 up to, but not including, 1.1.7.

5

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2022-38493?

The vulnerability in CVE-2022-38493 arises from the lack of RSA private key length validation during RSA-OAEP decryption.

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