Vulnerability identifier: #VU91833

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-33663

CWE-ID: CWE-310

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
JOSE
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: Michael Davis

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform MitM attack.

The vulnerability exists due to algorithm confusion with OpenSSH ECDSA keys and other key formats. A remote attacker can perform MitM attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

JOSE: 0.1.5 - 3.3.0

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External links
http://github.com/mpdavis/python-jose/issues/346

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.