7.5
CWE
327
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-38493

First published: Sat Aug 20 2022(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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Rhonabwy Project>=0.9.99<1.1.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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