CVE-2024-42459
First published: Fri Aug 02 2024(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| npm/elliptic | >=4.0.0<=6.5.6 | 6.5.7 |
| IBM Cognos Analytics | <=1.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/indutny/elliptic/pull/317
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-42459
- https://github.com/indutny/elliptic/commit/c0690b36be043ee73c1780ae4b7df48632b11cf9
- https://github.com/indutny/elliptic/commit/accb61e9c1a005e5c8ff96a8b33893100bb42d11
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-f7q4-pwc6-w24p (Advisory)
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-42459
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-42460
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-42461
- https://www.npmjs.com/package/elliptic
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:6738
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:6779
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:7759
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:7994
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2302458
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7184429 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-42459?
CVE-2024-42459 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for EDDSA signature malleability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42459?
To fix CVE-2024-42459, update the elliptic package to version 6.5.7 or later.
Which versions of the elliptic package are affected by CVE-2024-42459?
CVE-2024-42459 affects elliptic package versions from 4.0.0 up to and including 6.5.6.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-42459 on software using the elliptic package?
The impact of CVE-2024-42459 allows for malicious actors to exploit signature malleability, potentially compromising data integrity.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-42459?
IBM Cognos Dashboards on Cloud Pak for Data versions up to 5.0.0 and 4.8.0 are affected by CVE-2024-42459.
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