CVE-2024-33663: High severity Python-jose Project Python-jose vulnerability

Published Apr 25, 2024
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Updated

python-jose through 3.3.0 has algorithm confusion with OpenSSH ECDSA keys and other key formats. This is similar to CVE-2022-29217.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
pip/python-jose<3.4.0
3.4.0
Python-jose Project Python-jose<=3.3.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade pip/python-jose to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.4.0

Event History

Apr 25, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Apr 26, 2024
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·12:30 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:56 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-33663?

CVE-2024-33663 is considered to have a moderate severity due to its algorithm confusion vulnerabilities.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-33663?

To fix CVE-2024-33663, upgrade python-jose to version 3.4.0 or later.

3

What types of keys are affected by CVE-2024-33663?

CVE-2024-33663 affects OpenSSH ECDSA keys and possibly other key formats.

4

Is CVE-2024-33663 similar to any other vulnerabilities?

Yes, CVE-2024-33663 is similar to CVE-2022-29217, which also involves algorithm confusion.

5

What is python-jose and how is it related to CVE-2024-33663?

Python-jose is a library for handling JSON Web Tokens which is vulnerable under certain conditions as specified in CVE-2024-33663.

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