CVE-2017-16007

Public Exploit

Description

node-jose is a JavaScript implementation of the JSON Object Signing and Encryption (JOSE) for current web browsers and node.js-based servers. node-jose earlier than version 0.9.3 is vulnerable to an invalid curve attack. This allows an attacker to recover the private secret key when JWE with Key Agreement with Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman Ephemeral Static (ECDH-ES) is used.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.26%
Third-Party Advisory intothesymmetry.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory nodesecurity.io
Affected: HackerOne node-jose node module
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://gist.github.com/asanso/fa25685348051ef6a28d49aa0f27a4ae third party advisory patch
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/324 third party advisory
http://blog.intothesymmetry.com/2017/03/critical-vulnerability-in-json-web.html third party advisory exploit
https://github.com/cisco/node-jose third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-16007?
CVE-2017-16007 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-16007?
To fix CVE-2017-16007, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-16007 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-16007 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-16007?
CVE-2017-16007 affects HackerOne node-jose node module.
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