SUSE update for python-PyJWT

1) Use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm

EUVDB-ID: #VU63168

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-29217

CWE-ID: CWE-327 - Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm. A remote attacker can cause key confusion through non-blocklisted public key formats.

Mitigation

Update the affected package python-PyJWT to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux Enterprise Storage: 6 - 7.1

SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Public Cloud: 15-SP1 - 15-SP2

SUSE Manager Proxy: 4.0 - 4.1

SUSE Manager Retail Branch Server: 4.0 - 4.1

SUSE Manager Server: 4.0 - 4.1

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications: 15-SP1 - 15-SP2

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server: 15-SP1 - 15-SP2

SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing: 15-SP1 - 15-SP2

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP: 15-SP1

SUSE Enterprise Storage: 6

SUSE CaaS Platform: 4.0

python2-PyJWT: before 1.7.1-150100.6.7.1

python3-PyJWT: before 1.7.1-150100.6.7.1

External links

http://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2022/suse-su-20222403-1/

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.