7.5
CWE
400 770
Advisory Published
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-52428

First published: Sun Feb 11 2024(Updated: )

Connect2id Nimbus-JOSE-JWT is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by improper validation of user requests by the PasswordBasedDecrypter (PBKDF2) component. By sending a specially crafted request using a large JWE p2c header, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
maven/com.nimbusds:nimbus-jose-jwt<9.37.2
9.37.2
Connect2id Nimbus JOSE+JWT<9.37.2
IBM Planning Analytics<=2.1
IBM Planning Analytics<=2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-52428?

    CVE-2023-52428 has been assessed to pose a moderate severity risk due to its potential for denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-52428?

    To fix CVE-2023-52428, users should upgrade to version 9.37.2 or later of the com.nimbusds:nimbus-jose-jwt package.

  • What components are affected by CVE-2023-52428?

    CVE-2023-52428 affects the PasswordBasedDecrypter (PBKDF2) component within the Connect2id Nimbus-JOSE-JWT library.

  • Can CVE-2023-52428 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2023-52428 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted requests with a large JWE p2c header.

  • Which software should be monitored for CVE-2023-52428?

    Software such as Connect2id Nimbus JOSE+JWT and IBM Planning Analytics versions 2.0 and 2.1 should be monitored for CVE-2023-52428.

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