QID 984045

QID 984045: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for node-jose (GHSA-rvj9-8cvx-3vq9)

Affected versions of `node-jose` are 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. [Proof of Concept](https://gist.github.com/asanso/fa25685348051ef6a28d49aa0f27a4ae) ## Recommendation Update to version 0.9.3 or later.

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

CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5.9 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4.3 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-rvj9-8cvx-3vq9 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-rvj9-8cvx-3vq9 - github.com/advisories/GHSA-rvj9-8cvx-3vq9

CVEs related to QID 984045

CVE-2017-16007 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-rvj9-8cvx-3vq9	node-jose		github.com/advisories/GHSA-rvj9-8cvx-3vq9

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