CVE-2022-41340

Description

The secp256k1-js package before 1.1.0 for Node.js implements ECDSA without required r and s validation, leading to signature forgery.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/lionello/secp256k1-js/issues/11 issue tracking third party advisory
https://github.com/lionello/secp256k1-js/commit/302800f0370b42e360a33774bb808274ac729c2e third party advisory patch
https://github.com/lionello/secp256k1-js/compare/1.0.1...1.1.0 third party advisory patch
https://www.npmjs.com/package/%40lionello/secp256k1-js

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-41340?
CVE-2022-41340 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-41340?
To fix CVE-2022-41340, 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-2022-41340 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-41340 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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