Vulnerability Description
node-jose is a JavaScript implementation of the JSON Object Signing and Encryption (JOSE) for web browsers and node.js-based servers. Prior to version 2.2.0, when using the non-default "fallback" crypto back-end, ECC operations in `node-jose` can trigger a Denial-of-Service (DoS) condition, due to a possible infinite loop in an internal calculation. For some ECC operations, this condition is triggered randomly; for others, it can be triggered by malicious input. The issue has been patched in version 2.2.0. Since this issue is only present in the "fallback" crypto implementation, it can be avoided by ensuring that either WebCrypto or the Node `crypto` module is available in the JS environment where `node-jose` is being run.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Node-Jose | < 2.2.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/cisco/node-jose/commit/901d91508a70e3b9bdfc45688ea07bb4e1b821Patch
- https://github.com/cisco/node-jose/security/advisories/GHSA-5h4j-qrvg-9xhwTechnical DescriptionVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/cisco/node-jose/commit/901d91508a70e3b9bdfc45688ea07bb4e1b821Patch
- https://github.com/cisco/node-jose/security/advisories/GHSA-5h4j-qrvg-9xhwTechnical DescriptionVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-25653?
CVE-2023-25653 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). node-jose is a JavaScript implementation of the JSON Object Signing and Encryption (JOSE) for web browsers and node.js-based servers. Prior to version 2.2.0, when using the non-default "fallback" cryp...
How severe is CVE-2023-25653?
CVE-2023-25653 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-25653?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Node-Jose.