CVE-2022-29249

Reversible One-Way Hash and Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm in io.github.javaezlib.JavaEZ

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.

Categories

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: JavaEZLib JavaEZ
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/JavaEZLib/JavaEZ/security/advisories/GHSA-67fj-6w6m-w5j8 third party advisory
https://github.com/JavaEZLib/JavaEZ/releases/tag/1.7 third party advisory release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-29249?
CVE-2022-29249 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-29249?
To fix CVE-2022-29249, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-29249 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-29249 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-29249?
CVE-2022-29249 affects JavaEZLib JavaEZ.
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