CVE-2023-30590
First published: Wed Jul 05 2023(Updated: )
Node.js could provide weaker than expected security, caused by the failure to generate keys after setting a private key by the generateKeys() API function. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to launch further attacks on the system.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Planning Analytics | <=2.0 | |
| Nodejs Node.js | >=16.0.0<16.20.1 | |
| Nodejs Node.js | >=18.0.0<18.16.1 | |
| Nodejs Node.js | >=20.0.0<20.3.1 | |
| ubuntu/nodejs | <8.10.0~dfsg-2ubuntu0.4+ | 8.10.0~dfsg-2ubuntu0.4+ |
| ubuntu/nodejs | <10.19.0~dfsg-3ubuntu1.6 | 10.19.0~dfsg-3ubuntu1.6 |
| ubuntu/nodejs | <12.22.9~dfsg-1ubuntu3.5 | 12.22.9~dfsg-1ubuntu3.5 |
| ubuntu/nodejs | <18.13.0+dfsg1-1ubuntu2.2 | 18.13.0+dfsg1-1ubuntu2.2 |
| ubuntu/nodejs | <0.10.25~dfsg2-2ubuntu1.2+ | 0.10.25~dfsg2-2ubuntu1.2+ |
| ubuntu/nodejs | <4.2.6~dfsg-1ubuntu4.2+ | 4.2.6~dfsg-1ubuntu4.2+ |
| debian/nodejs | <=10.24.0~dfsg-1~deb10u1<=12.22.12~dfsg-1~deb11u4<=18.13.0+dfsg1-1 | 10.24.0~dfsg-1~deb10u4 18.19.0+dfsg-6~deb12u1 18.20.1+dfsg-4 20.13.1+dfsg-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/june-2023-security-releases
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2220795
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2220793
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2220792
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2220794
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2220791
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2220790
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:4331
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:4330
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:4536
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:4537
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2023-30590
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:5361
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:5533
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2219842
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/258625
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7096528 (Advisory)
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/03/msg00029.html
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/june-2023-security-releases#diffiehellman-do-not-generate-keys-after-setting-a-private-key-medium-cve-2023-30590
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-30590
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6735-1
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-30590
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2023-30590
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-30590
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-30590
- https://github.com/nodejs/node/commit/1a5c9284ebce5cd71cf7a3c29759a748c373ac85
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-30590?
CVE-2023-30590 is a vulnerability that affects the generateKeys() API function returned from crypto.createDiffieHellman() in Node.js.
How does CVE-2023-30590 impact Node.js?
CVE-2023-30590 allows an attacker to generate missing or outdated keys in Node.js, potentially compromising the security of cryptographic operations.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-30590?
CVE-2023-30590 has a severity rating of high, with a score of 7.5.
Which versions of Node.js are affected by CVE-2023-30590?
CVE-2023-30590 affects Node.js versions 16.0.0 to 16.20.1, 18.0.0 to 18.16.1, and 20.0.0 to 20.3.1.
How can I fix CVE-2023-30590?
To fix CVE-2023-30590, update your Node.js installation to a version that includes the security patch provided by the Node.js team.
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