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Debian LTS Advisory DLA-3739-1                debian-lts@lists.debian.org
https://www.debian.org/lts/security/                    Thorsten Alteholz
February 24, 2024                             https://wiki.debian.org/LTS
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Package        : libjwt
Version        : 1.10.1-1+deb10u1
CVE ID         : CVE-2024-25189


An issue has been found in libjwt, a C library to handle JWT (JSON Web 
Token). Due to using strcmp(), which does not use constant time during 
execution, a timing side channel attack might be possible.


For Debian 10 buster, this problem has been fixed in version
1.10.1-1+deb10u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your libjwt packages.

For the detailed security status of libjwt please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/libjwt

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS

Debian LTS DLA-3739-1: Critical Timing Attack Fix in libjwt

February 25, 2024
An issue has been found in libjwt, a C library to handle JWT (JSON Web Token)

Summary

An issue has been found in libjwt, a C library to handle JWT (JSON Web
Token). Due to using strcmp(), which does not use constant time during
execution, a timing side channel attack might be possible.


For Debian 10 buster, this problem has been fixed in version
1.10.1-1+deb10u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your libjwt packages.

For the detailed security status of libjwt please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/libjwt

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS



Severity
Package : libjwt
Version : 1.10.1-1+deb10u1
CVE ID : CVE-2024-25189

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