Ubuntu update for barbican
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-23451 CVE-2022-23452 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-285 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Ubuntu Operating systems & Components / Operating system python-barbican (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component python3-barbican (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Canonical Ltd. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Improper Authorization
EUVDB-ID: #VU62575
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-23451
CWE-ID:
CWE-285 - Improper Authorization
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote user to perform unauthorized actions within the application.
The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization checks. The default policy rules for the secret metadata API allowed any authenticated user to add, modify, or delete metadata from any secret regardless of ownership. This flaw allows an attacker on the network to modify or delete protected data, causing a denial of service by consuming protected resources.
Update the affected package barbican to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 18.04 - 21.10
python-barbican (Ubuntu package): before 1:6.0.1-0ubuntu1.1
python3-barbican (Ubuntu package): before 2:13.0.0-0ubuntu1.2
External linkshttp://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5387-1
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Improper Authorization
EUVDB-ID: #VU62576
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-23452
CWE-ID:
CWE-285 - Improper Authorization
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote user to perform unauthorized actions within the application.
The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization checks. A remote user with admin role can add secrets to a different project container. This flaw allows an attacker on the network to consume protected resources and cause a denial of service.
Update the affected package barbican to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 18.04 - 21.10
python-barbican (Ubuntu package): before 1:6.0.1-0ubuntu1.1
python3-barbican (Ubuntu package): before 2:13.0.0-0ubuntu1.2
External linkshttp://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5387-1
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
