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GHSA-6c7m-qwxj-mvhp
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Summary
Broken encryption in app-functions-sdk “AES” transform in EdgeX Foundry releases prior to Jakarta allows attackers to decrypt messages via unspecified vectors.
Detailed Description
The app-functions-sdk exports an “aes” transform that user scripts can optionally call to encrypt data in the processing pipeline. No decrypt function is provided. Encryption is not enabled by default, but if used, the level of protection may be less than the user may expects due to a broken implementation in https://github.com/edgexfoundry/app-functions-sdk-go/blob/v1.0.0/pkg/transforms/encryption.go
Version v2.1.0 (EdgeX Foundry Jakarta release and later) of app-functions-sdk-go/v2 deprecates the “aes” transform and provides an improved “aes256” transform in its place. The broken implementation will remain in a deprecated state until it is removed in the next EdgeX major release to avoid breakage of existing software that depends on the broken implementation.
Impact
As the broken transform is a library function that is not invoked by default, users who do not use the AES transform in their processing pipelines are unaffected. Those that are affected are urged to upgrade to the Jakarta EdgeX release and modify processing pipelines to use the new "aes256" transform.
Vulnerable go modules
- github.com/edgexfoundry/app-functions-sdk-go < v2.1.0
- github.com/edgexfoundry/app-functions-sdk-go/v2 < v2.1.0
- github.com/edgexfoundry/app-service-configurable < v2.1.0
Vulnerable containers
- https://hub.docker.com/r/edgexfoundry/app-service-configurable >= 2.0.0 < v2.1.0
- https://hub.docker.com/r/edgexfoundry/app-service-configurable-arm64 >= 2.0.0 < 2.1.0
- https://hub.docker.com/r/edgexfoundry/docker-app-service-configurable < 2.0.0
- https://hub.docker.com/r/edgexfoundry/docker-app-service-configurable-arm64 < 2.0.0
Vulnerable Snaps
- https://snapcraft.io/edgex-app-service-configurable >= 2.0.0 < 2.1.0
Patches
Upgrade to 2.1.0 version of app-functions-sdk-go/v2, app-service-configurable, and related docker containers shown below and modify user scripts to use the new "aes256" transform in place of the existing "aes" transform.
Patched go modules
- github.com/edgexfoundry/app-functions-sdk-go/v2 v2.1.0
- github.com/edgexfoundry/app-service-configurable v2.1.0
Modification of user scripts is necessary for full remediation.
Patched containers
- https://hub.docker.com/r/edgexfoundry/app-service-configurable:>=2.1.0
- https://hub.docker.com/r/edgexfoundry/app-service-configurable-arm64:>=2.1.0
Modification of user scripts is necessary for full remediation.
Patched Snaps
- https://snapcraft.io/edgex-app-service-configurable >= 2.1.0
Modification of user scripts is necessary for full remediation.
Workarounds
If unable to upgrade, change the processing pipeline to use an HTTPS (TLS 1.3) endpoint to export and skip encryption.
References
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory:
- Contact us in the Slack #security channel
- Open an issue in edgex-go
- Email us at EdgeX-TSC-Security@lists.edgexfoundry.org
The vulnerability can be exploited over the network without needing physical access. It is difficult for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability and may require special conditions. An attacker needs basic access or low-level privileges. The attacker needs the user to perform some action, like clicking a link. The impact is confined to the system where the vulnerability exists. There is a high impact on the confidentiality of the information. There is a low impact on the integrity of the data.
Exploitation attempts have been detected. Elevated vigilance and prompt remediation are advised.
The exploit probability is very low. The vulnerability is unlikely to be exploited in the next 30 days.
We did not find any exploit available. Neither in GitHub repositories nor in the Exploit-Database.
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