CVE-2022-29249 Reversible One-Way Hash and Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm in io.github.javaezlib.JavaEZ
Attackers can decrypt locked text due to weak cryptographic algorithms in the JavaEZ library, compromising data confidentiality.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2022-29249?
CVE-2022-29249 is a high-severity vulnerability in JavaEZLib JavaEZ, published on 24 May 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
JavaEZ is a library that adds new functions to make Java easier. A weakness in JavaEZ 1.6 allows force decryption of locked text by unauthorized actors. The issue is NOT critical for non-secure applications, however may be critical in a situation where the highest levels of security are required. This issue ONLY affects v1.6 and does not affect anything pre-1.6. The vulnerability has been patched in release 1.7. Currently, there is no way to fix the issue without upgrading.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-29249?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including io.github.javaezlib:JavaEZ. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
io.github.javaezlib:JavaEZ Maven | From 1.6 | 1.7 |
io.github.javaezlib:JavaEZ Maven | From 1.6 | 1.7 |
Products include Javaez Project Javaez.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29249?
Upgrade io.github.javaezlib:JavaEZ to 1.7 or later.
Is CVE-2022-29249 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-29249 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-67fj-6w6m-w5j8.