GHSA-gvc7-gjrw-hj65: Duplicate Advisory Improper Verification Of Cryptographic Signature Vulnerability

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CVSS 5.3
CWE-347
Published
Advisory Summary

GHSA-gvc7-gjrw-hj65 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) improper verification of cryptographic signature vulnerability (CWE-347: Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature) affecting Duplicate Advisory libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves improper verification of cryptographic signature in aws-encryption-sdk-java. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.9.0, 2.2.0.

GHSA-gvc7-gjrw-hj65 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-gvc7-gjrw-hj65
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-347: Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature
Affected Product Duplicate Advisory
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix GHSA-gvc7-gjrw-hj65

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Duplicate Advisory dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

com.amazonaws:aws-encryption-sdk-java fixed: 1.9.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.amazonaws</groupId>
    <artifactId>aws-encryption-sdk-java</artifactId>
    <version>1.9.0</version>
</dependency>
com.amazonaws:aws-encryption-sdk-java fixed: 2.2.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.amazonaws</groupId>
    <artifactId>aws-encryption-sdk-java</artifactId>
    <version>2.2.0</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.amazonaws

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by GHSA-gvc7-gjrw-hj65, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.amazonaws

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Duplicate Advisory in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.9.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.amazonaws command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-347: Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature, where the product does not verify, or incorrectly verifies, the cryptographic signature for data. In Duplicate Advisory, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

## Duplicate Advisory This advisory has been withdrawn because it is a duplicate of GHSA-55xh-53m6-936r. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ## Original Description AWS Encryption SDK for Java versions 2.0.0 to 2.2.0 and less than 1.9.0 incorrectly validates some invalid ECDSA signatures.

GHSA-gvc7-gjrw-hj65 Affected Duplicate Advisory Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.9.02.2.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.amazonaws:aws-encryption-sdk-java
maven/com.amazonaws/aws-encryption-sdk-java
Maven
< 1.9.0
1.9.0
com.amazonaws:aws-encryption-sdk-java
maven/com.amazonaws/aws-encryption-sdk-java
Maven
≥ 2.0.0
< 2.2.0
2.2.0

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/aws/aws-encryption-sdk-java/security/advisories/GHSA-55xh-53m6-936r
NVD — GHSA-gvc7-gjrw-hj65 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-23680
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-55xh-53m6-936r
Duplicate Advisory Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/aws/aws-encryption-sdk-java
vulncheck.com/advisories/vc-advis... WEB
https://vulncheck.com/advisories/vc-advisory-GHSA-55xh-53m6-936r

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-gvc7-gjrw-hj65?
GHSA-gvc7-gjrw-hj65 is a security vulnerability in Duplicate Advisory involving Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature in aws-encryption-sdk-java under CWE-347: Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature.
Which Duplicate Advisory versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.9.0, 2.2.0 across affected packages: com.amazonaws:aws-encryption-sdk-java.
What version fixes GHSA-gvc7-gjrw-hj65?
Upgrading to 1.9.0, 2.2.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is aws-encryption-sdk-java affected?
Yes, com.amazonaws:aws-encryption-sdk-java is affected in releases prior to 1.9.0, 2.2.0. Upgrade your dependency to 1.9.0, 2.2.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-gvc7-gjrw-hj65?
GHSA-gvc7-gjrw-hj65 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-gvc7-gjrw-hj65?
GHSA-gvc7-gjrw-hj65 is classified under CWE-347: Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature (The product does not verify, or incorrectly verifies, the cryptographic signature for data.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for GHSA-gvc7-gjrw-hj65?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.amazonaws'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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