The Update Framework (TUF) go-tuf security bypass | CVE-2022-29173
NAME
The Update Framework (TUF) go-tuf security bypass
- Platforms Affected:
The Update Framework (TUF) go-tuf 0.2.0 - Risk Level:
8 - Exploitability:
Unproven - Consequences:
Bypass Security
DESCRIPTION
The Update Framework (TUF) go-tuf could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by a flaw in the implementation of the client workflow for updating the metadata files for roles other than the root role. By sending a specially-crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to install older version of software that may include known vulnerabilities.
CVSS 3.0 Information
- Privileges Required: Low
- User Interaction: Required
- Scope: Unchanged
- Access Vector: Network
- Access Complexity: Low
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Integrity Impact: High
- Availability Impact: High
- Remediation Level: Official Fix
MITIGATION
Upgrade to the latest version of go-tuf (0.3.0 or later), available from the go-tuf GIT Repository. See References.
- Reference Link:
https://github.com/theupdateframework/go-tuf/security/advisories/GHSA-66×3-6cw3-v5gj - Reference Link:
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-29173
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