AWS S3 Encryption Bug: Beware the “Invisible Salamanders” Attack!
Invisible Salamanders are on the loose, attacking the S3 Encryption Clients for Java, Go, .NET, C++, PHP, and Ruby. Fear not, AWS is introducing “key commitment” to combat these cryptographic reptiles. Upgrade to the latest major version to keep your data safe and salamander-free.
Hot Take:
Looks like AWS just had a run-in with some “Invisible Salamanders”! While it sounds like a new Harry Potter book, it’s actually a sneaky cyber vulnerability that’s been slithering around in S3 Encryption Clients. Time to upgrade your magical defenses!
Key Points:
- AWS S3 Encryption Clients have a vulnerability coined the “Invisible Salamanders” attack.
- Several programming languages are affected, including Java, Go, .NET, C++, PHP, and Ruby.
- The issue revolves around the exposure of encrypted data keys (EDK) in instruction files.
- Solution involves implementing “key commitment” to secure EDKs.
- No known workarounds, but developers are advised to upgrade to the latest versions.
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