CVE-2022-29249: JavaEZ JavaEZ Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-67fj-6w6m-w5j8
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-327 CWE-326 CWE-328
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-29249 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) javaez vulnerability (CWE-327: Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm) affecting JavaEZ libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves javaez. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.7.

CVE-2022-29249 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-29249
GHSA Identifier GHSA-67fj-6w6m-w5j8
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-327: Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm
Affected Product JavaEZ
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

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:H/I:N/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 High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2022-29249

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

io.github.javaezlib:JavaEZ fixed: 1.7 
<dependency>
    <groupId>io.github.javaezlib</groupId>
    <artifactId>JavaEZ</artifactId>
    <version>1.7</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=io.github.javaezlib

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-29249, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=io.github.javaezlib

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of JavaEZ in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.7), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=io.github.javaezlib 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-327: Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm, where the product uses a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm or protocol. In JavaEZ, 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

### Impact This weakness allows the force decryption of locked text by hackers. The issue is NOT critical for non-secure applications, however may be critical in a situation where the highest levels of security are required. This issue ONLY affects v1.6 and does not affect anything pre-1.6. Upgrading to 1.7 is advised. ### Patches The vulnerability has been patched in release 1.7. ### Workarounds Currently there is no way to fix the issue without upgrading. ### References [CWE-327](https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/327.html) [CWE-328](https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/328.html) ### For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Open an issue in [our issue tracker](http://github.com/JavaEZLib/JavaEZ/issues) * Email us at [javaezlib@gmail.com](mailto:javaezlib@gmail.com)

CVE-2022-29249 Affected JavaEZ Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.7
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
io.github.javaezlib:JavaEZ
maven/io.github.javaezlib/JavaEZ
Maven
≥ 1.6
< 1.7
All 1 versions
1.6
1.7

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/JavaEZLib/JavaEZ/security/advisories/GHSA-67fj-6w6m-w5j8
NVD — CVE-2022-29249 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-29249
JavaEZ Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/JavaEZLib/JavaEZ
JavaEZ Release RELEASE
https://github.com/JavaEZLib/JavaEZ/releases/tag/1.7

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-29249?
CVE-2022-29249 is a security vulnerability in JavaEZ involving JavaEZ under CWE-327: Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm.
Which JavaEZ versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.7 across affected packages: io.github.javaezlib:JavaEZ.
What version fixes CVE-2022-29249?
Upgrading to 1.7 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is JavaEZ affected?
Yes, io.github.javaezlib:JavaEZ is affected in releases prior to 1.7. Upgrade your dependency to 1.7 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-29249?
CVE-2022-29249 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-29249?
CVE-2022-29249 is classified under CWE-327: Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm (The product uses a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm or protocol.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-29249?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=io.github.javaezlib'. 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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