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MEDIUM · 5.3

CVE-2024-42459

In the Elliptic package 6.5.6 for Node.js, EDDSA signature malleability occurs because there is a missing signature length check, and thus zero-valued bytes can be removed or appended.

Vulnerability Description

In the Elliptic package 6.5.6 for Node.js, EDDSA signature malleability occurs because there is a missing signature length check, and thus zero-valued bytes can be removed or appended.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
IndutnyElliptic6.5.6

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-347

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-42459?

CVE-2024-42459 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). In the Elliptic package 6.5.6 for Node.js, EDDSA signature malleability occurs because there is a missing signature length check, and thus zero-valued bytes can be removed or appended.

How severe is CVE-2024-42459?

CVE-2024-42459 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-42459?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Indutny Elliptic.