Vulnerability Description
The generateKeys() API function returned from crypto.createDiffieHellman() only generates missing (or outdated) keys, that is, it only generates a private key if none has been set yet, but the function is also needed to compute the corresponding public key after calling setPrivateKey(). However, the documentation says this API call: "Generates private and public Diffie-Hellman key values". The documented behavior is very different from the actual behavior, and this difference could easily lead to security issues in applications that use these APIs as the DiffieHellman may be used as the basis for application-level security, implications are consequently broad.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nodejs | Node.Js | >= 16.0.0, < 16.20.1 |
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/03/msg00029.html
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/june-2023-security-releasesVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/03/msg00029.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/09/msg00029.html
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/june-2023-security-releasesVendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20241101-0011/
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-30590?
CVE-2023-30590 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The generateKeys() API function returned from crypto.createDiffieHellman() only generates missing (or outdated) keys, that is, it only generates a private key if none has been set yet, but the functio...
How severe is CVE-2023-30590?
CVE-2023-30590 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-2023-30590?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nodejs Node.Js.