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GHSA-m5m3-46gj-wch8
No affected components available
Impact
The github.com/sylabs/sif/v2/pkg/integrity package does not verify that the hash algorithm(s) used are cryptographically secure when verifying digital signatures.
Patches
A patch is available in version >= v2.8.1 of the module. Users are encouraged to upgrade.
The patch is commit https://github.com/sylabs/sif/commit/07fb86029a12e3210f6131e065570124605daeaa
Workarounds
Users may independently validate that the hash algorithm(s) used for metadata digest(s) and signature hash are cryptographically secure.
References
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory:
- Open an issue in github.com/sylabs/sif
- Email us at security@sylabs.io
The vulnerability can be exploited over the network without needing physical access. It is easy for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability. An attacker does not need any special privileges or access rights. 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 low impact on the confidentiality of the information. There is a low impact on the integrity of the data. There is a low impact on the availability of the system.
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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