UltrafastSecp256k1: ECDSA adaptor verification accepts non-adaptable pre-signatures due to missing DLEQ binding
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-55174 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | GitHub_M |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-09-30 16:17:31 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-09-30 20:17:33 UTC |
| Description | UltrafastSecp256k1 is a high-performance, multi-backend secp256k1 engine with reproducible audit evidence, compatibility shims, and profile-based review scopes. Prior to version 4.2.0, UltrafastSecp256k1's ECDSA adaptor pre-signature verification accepts forged adaptor pre-signatures whose "r" value is not cryptographically bound to the adaptor point "T". This issue has been patched in version 4.2.0. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 5.9 MEDIUM from [email protected]
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Problem Types: CWE-345 | CWE-347 | CWE-345 CWE-345: Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity | CWE-347 CWE-347: Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Secondary | 5.9 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N |
| 3.1 | CNA | DECLARED | 5.9 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
NetworkAttack Complexity
HighPrivileges Required
NoneUser Interaction
NoneScope
UnchangedConfidentiality
NoneIntegrity
HighAvailability
NoneCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Shrec | UltrafastSecp256k1 | affected < 4.2.0 | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| github.com/shrec/UltrafastSecp256k1/commit/5478ef566c6af91b48a45c0c61f16... | [email protected] | github.com | |
| github.com/shrec/UltrafastSecp256k1/releases/tag/v4.2.1 | [email protected] | github.com | |
| github.com/shrec/UltrafastSecp256k1/releases/tag/v4.2.0 | [email protected] | github.com | |
| github.com/shrec/UltrafastSecp256k1/security/advisories/GHSA-c7q2-gv3g-rgxm | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | github.com | |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
No vendor comments have been submitted for this CVE.
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