SB2024091934 - Multiple vulnerabilities in elliptic library for Node.js



SB2024091934 - Multiple vulnerabilities in elliptic library for Node.js

Published: September 19, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024091934
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.


1) Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-42459)

CWE-ID: CWE-347 - Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when handling EDDSA signatures. A remote attacker can bypass signature-based security checks.

2) Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-42460)

CWE-ID: CWE-347 - Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when handling ECDSA signatures. A remote attacker can bypass signature-based security checks.

3) Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-42461)

CWE-ID: CWE-347 - Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when handling BER-encoded ECDSA signatures. A remote attacker can bypass signature-based security checks.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.