Vulnerability in Connect2id Nimbus Jose\+jwt

CVE-2017-12972

In Nimbus JOSE+JWT before 4.39, there is no integer-overflow check when converting length values from bytes to bits, which allows attackers to conduct HMAC bypass attacks by shifting Additional Authenticated Data (AAD) and ciphertext so that different plaintext is obtained for the same HMAC.

EPSS: 0.009 (57.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-12972?
CVE-2017-12972 is a high-severity vulnerability in Connect2id Nimbus Jose\+jwt, classified under Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2017-08-20.
How severe is CVE-2017-12972?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.