CVE-2022-24302
MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 2.08%
Last modified
CVE-2022-24302 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. In Paramiko before 2.10.1, a race condition (between creation and chmod) in the write_private_key_file function could allow unauthorized information disclosure.. EPSS estimates a 2.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Paramiko before 2.10.1, a race condition (between creation and chmod) in the write_private_key_file function could allow unauthorized information disclosure.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Paramiko | Paramiko | < 2.10.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 34 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 36 |
References
- https://github.com/paramiko/paramiko/blob/363a28d94cada17f012c1604a3c99c71a2bda003/paramiko/pkey.py#L546Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/03/msg00032.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/09/msg00013.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.paramiko.org/changelog.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/paramiko/paramiko/blob/363a28d94cada17f012c1604a3c99c71a2bda003/paramiko/pkey.py#L546Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/03/msg00032.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/09/msg00013.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.paramiko.org/changelog.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-24302?
In Paramiko before 2.10.1, a race condition (between creation and chmod) in the write_private_key_file function could allow unauthorized information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2022-24302?
CVE-2022-24302 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-24302?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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