CVE-2022-29865: OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core Incorrect Implementation Of Authentication Algorithm Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-fvxf-r9fw-49pc
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-287
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-29865 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) incorrect implementation of authentication algorithm vulnerability (CWE-287: Improper Authentication) affecting OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core libraries in the NuGet ecosystem. The issue involves incorrect implementation of authentication algorithm in opcfoundation.netstandard.opc.ua.core. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.4.368.58.

CVE-2022-29865 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-29865
GHSA Identifier GHSA-fvxf-r9fw-49pc
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Affected Product OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core
Package Ecosystem NuGet
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:N/I:H/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 High (I:H)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2022-29865

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

OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core fixed: 1.4.368.58 
Upgrade OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core to 1.4.368.58
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

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

inspect dependencies for OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-29865, inspect your project dependencies for OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core:

inspect dependencies for OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.4.368.58), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication, where when an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. In OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core, 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

A vulnerability was discovered in the OPC UA .NET Standard Stack that - allows a malicious client or server to bypass the application authentication mechanism - and allow a connection to an untrusted peer.

CVE-2022-29865 Affected OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.4.368.58
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core
nuget/OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core
NuGet
< 1.4.368.58
1.4.368.58

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/OPCFoundation/UA-.NETStandard/security/advisories/GHSA-fvxf-r9fw-49pc
NVD — CVE-2022-29865 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-29865
OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core Security Information SECURITY
https://files.opcfoundation.org/SecurityBulletins/OPC%20Foundation%20Security%20Bulletin%20CVE-2022-29865.pdf
OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/OPCFoundation/UA-.NETStandard
OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core Security Information SECURITY
https://opcfoundation.org/security

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-29865?
CVE-2022-29865 is a security vulnerability in OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core involving Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm in OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core under CWE-287: Improper Authentication.
Which OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.4.368.58 across affected packages: OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core.
What version fixes CVE-2022-29865?
Upgrading to 1.4.368.58 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core affected?
Yes, OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core is affected in releases prior to 1.4.368.58. Upgrade your dependency to 1.4.368.58 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-29865?
CVE-2022-29865 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:N/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-29865?
CVE-2022-29865 is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication (When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.).
How can I check NuGet dependencies for CVE-2022-29865?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for OPCFoundation.NetStandard.Opc.Ua.Core'. 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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