Description
JavaEZ is a library that adds new functions to make Java easier. A weakness in JavaEZ 1.6 allows force decryption of locked text by unauthorized actors. The issue is NOT critical for non-secure applications, however may be critical in a situation where the highest levels of security are required. This issue ONLY affects v1.6 and does not affect anything pre-1.6. The vulnerability has been patched in release 1.7. Currently, there is no way to fix the issue without upgrading.
Remediation
References
https://github.com/JavaEZLib/JavaEZ/security/advisories/GHSA-67fj-6w6m-w5j8
https://github.com/JavaEZLib/JavaEZ/releases/tag/1.7
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