CVE-2024-42460
First published: Fri Aug 02 2024(Updated: )
In the Elliptic package 6.5.6 for Node.js, ECDSA signature malleability occurs because there is a missing check for whether the leading bit of r and s is zero.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| npm/elliptic | >=2.0.0<=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-2024-42460
- https://github.com/indutny/elliptic/commit/b6ff1758d9a6d1a7aec177ff6df9f586492a6315
- https://github.com/indutny/elliptic/commit/accb61e9c1a005e5c8ff96a8b33893100bb42d11
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-977x-g7h5-7qgw (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=2302459
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7184429 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-42460?
CVE-2024-42460 is considered a significant vulnerability due to the potential for ECDSA signature malleability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42460?
To fix CVE-2024-42460, update the Elliptic package to version 6.5.7 or later.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2024-42460?
CVE-2024-42460 affects the Elliptic package versions prior to 6.5.7 and Cognos Dashboards on Cloud Pak for Data up to version 5.0.0.
What is ECDSA signature malleability in relation to CVE-2024-42460?
ECDSA signature malleability refers to the ability to alter a valid ECDSA signature into another valid signature, which poses security risks.
Who is impacted by CVE-2024-42460?
Developers and users of the Elliptic package and IBM Cognos Dashboards are potentially impacted by CVE-2024-42460.
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