CVE-2023-52428: High severity Connect2id Nimbus Jose\+jwt vulnerability

Published Feb 11, 2024
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Updated

Connect2id Nimbus-JOSE-JWT is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by improper validation of user requests by the PasswordBasedDecrypter (PBKDF2) component. By sending a specially crafted request using a large JWE p2c header, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service.

Other sources

In Connect2id Nimbus JOSE+JWT before 9.37.2, an attacker can cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via a large JWE p2c header value (aka iteration count) for the PasswordBasedDecrypter (PBKDF2) component.

NVD

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
maven/com.nimbusds:nimbus-jose-jwt<9.37.2
9.37.2
Connect2id Nimbus Jose\+jwt<9.37.2

Event History

Feb 11, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Advisory Published
via GitHub·06:30 AM
Sep 4, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:10 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 2, 2025
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-52428?

CVE-2023-52428 has been assessed to pose a moderate severity risk due to its potential for denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-52428?

To fix CVE-2023-52428, users should upgrade to version 9.37.2 or later of the com.nimbusds:nimbus-jose-jwt package.

3

What components are affected by CVE-2023-52428?

CVE-2023-52428 affects the PasswordBasedDecrypter (PBKDF2) component within the Connect2id Nimbus-JOSE-JWT library.

4

Can CVE-2023-52428 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2023-52428 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted requests with a large JWE p2c header.

5

Which software should be monitored for CVE-2023-52428?

Software such as Connect2id Nimbus JOSE+JWT and IBM Planning Analytics versions 2.0 and 2.1 should be monitored for CVE-2023-52428.

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