Headline
CVE-2022-29249
JavaEZ is a library that adds new functions to make Java easier. A weakness in JavaEZ 1.6 allows force decryption of locked text by unauthorized actors. 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. The vulnerability has been patched in release 1.7. Currently, there is no way to fix the issue without upgrading.
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
CWE-328
For more information
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### 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 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])