Vulnerability · Published Jan 19, 2024 · Assigned by VulnCheck
CVE-2024-23680AWS Encryption SDK for Java Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature
Medium 5.3
In plain English
A medium-severity security flaw in com.amazonaws:aws-encryption-sdk-java. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.2% (higher than 11% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Severity (CVSS 3.1)5.3Medium
Exploit odds (30 days)0.2%top 88.7% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
AWS Encryption SDK for Java versions 2.0.0 to 2.2.0 and less than 1.9.0 incorrectly validates some invalid ECDSA signatures.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maven | com.amazonaws:aws-encryption-sdk-java | 1.9.0 | GHSA-55xh-53m6-936r |
| Maven | com.amazonaws:aws-encryption-sdk-java | 2.2.0 | GHSA-55xh-53m6-936r |
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| com.amazonaws:aws-encryption-sdk-java | 2.0.0 – before 2.2.00 – before 1.9.0 |
Weakness: CWE-347 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
References
- https://github.com/aws/aws-encryption-sdk-java/security/advisories/GHSA-55xh-53m6-936r vendor-advisory
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-55xh-53m6-936r vendor-advisory
- https://vulncheck.com/advisories/vc-advisory-GHSA-55xh-53m6-936r third-party-advisory