Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Node-Jose | < 0.9.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blog.intothesymmetry.com/2017/03/critical-vulnerability-in-json-web.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://gist.github.com/asanso/fa25685348051ef6a28d49aa0f27a4aePatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/cisco/node-joseThird Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/324Third Party Advisory
- http://blog.intothesymmetry.com/2017/03/critical-vulnerability-in-json-web.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://gist.github.com/asanso/fa25685348051ef6a28d49aa0f27a4aePatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/cisco/node-joseThird Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/324Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-16007?
CVE-2017-16007 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). 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 i...
How severe is CVE-2017-16007?
CVE-2017-16007 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-16007?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Node-Jose.