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CVE-2022-29249 Detail

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.


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Hyperlink Resource
https://github.com/JavaEZLib/JavaEZ/releases/tag/1.7 Release Notes  Third Party Advisory 
https://github.com/JavaEZLib/JavaEZ/releases/tag/1.7 Release Notes  Third Party Advisory 
https://github.com/JavaEZLib/JavaEZ/security/advisories/GHSA-67fj-6w6m-w5j8 Third Party Advisory 
https://github.com/JavaEZLib/JavaEZ/security/advisories/GHSA-67fj-6w6m-w5j8 Third Party Advisory 

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-326 Inadequate Encryption Strength cwe source acceptance level NIST  
CWE-327 Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm cwe source acceptance level NIST   GitHub, Inc.  
CWE-328 Use of Weak Hash GitHub, Inc.  

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2022-29249
NVD Published Date:
05/24/2022
NVD Last Modified:
11/21/2024
Source:
GitHub, Inc.