Vulnerability identifier: #VU87857

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2582

CWE-ID: CWE-326

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
aws-sdk-go
Universal components / Libraries / Programming Languages & Components

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to AWS S3 Crypto SDK sends an unencrypted hash of the plaintext alongside the ciphertext as a metadata field. A remote user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://github.com/aws/aws-sdk-go/commit/35fa6ddf45c061e0f08d3a3b5119f8f4da38f6d1
http://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2022-0391

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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.