CVE-2022-2503: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-j7xr-c5x7-xr2p
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CVSS 6.7
CWE-302 CWE-287
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-2503 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.7) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-302: Authentication Bypass by Assumed-Immutable Data) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the authentication scheme or implementation uses key data elements that are assumed to be immutable, but can be controlled or modified by the attacker.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2022-2503 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-2503
GHSA Identifier GHSA-j7xr-c5x7-xr2p
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.7
CWE Classification CWE-302: Authentication Bypass by Assumed-Immutable Data
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.7

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2022-2503

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

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

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-2503, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

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

Note: The mvn dependency:tree 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-302: Authentication Bypass by Assumed-Immutable Data, where the authentication scheme or implementation uses key data elements that are assumed to be immutable, but can be controlled or modified by the attacker. In Software, 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

Dm-verity is used for extending root-of-trust to root filesystems. LoadPin builds on this property to restrict module/firmware loads to just the trusted root filesystem. Device-mapper table reloads currently allow users with root privileges to switch out the target with an equivalent dm-linear target and bypass verification till reboot. This allows root to bypass LoadPin and can be used to load untrusted and unverified kernel modules and firmware, which implies arbitrary kernel execution and persistence for peripherals that do not verify firmware updates. We recommend upgrading past commit 4caae58406f8ceb741603eee460d79bacca9b1b5

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/google/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-6vq3-w69p-w63m
NVD — CVE-2022-2503 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-2503
cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ss... WEB
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-794697.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230214-0005

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2503?
CVE-2022-2503 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-302: Authentication Bypass by Assumed-Immutable Data.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2022-2503?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-2503?
CVE-2022-2503 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.7 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-2503?
CVE-2022-2503 is classified under CWE-302: Authentication Bypass by Assumed-Immutable Data (The authentication scheme or implementation uses key data elements that are assumed to be immutable, but can be controlled or modified by the attacker.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-2503?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. 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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