QID 981667

QID 981667: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for openpgp (GHSA-qwqc-28w3-fww6)

Versions of `openpgp` prior to 4.2.0 are vulnerable to Message Signature Bypass. The package fails to verify that a message signature is of type `text`. This allows an attacker to to construct a message with a signature type that only verifies subpackets without additional input (such as `standalone` or `timestamp`). For example, an attacker that captures a `standalone` signature packet from a victim can construct arbitrary signed messages that would be verified correctly.

## Recommendation

Upgrade to version 4.2.0 or later.
If you are upgrading from a version <4.0.0 it is highly recommended to read the `High-Level API Changes` section of the `openpgp` 4.0.0 release: https://github.com/openpgpjs/openpgpjs/releases/tag/v4.0.0

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.5 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-qwqc-28w3-fww6 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-qwqc-28w3-fww6 - github.com/advisories/GHSA-qwqc-28w3-fww6

CVEs related to QID 981667

CVE-2019-9153 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-qwqc-28w3-fww6	openpgp		github.com/advisories/GHSA-qwqc-28w3-fww6

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