First published: Wed Jul 05 2023(Updated: )
The generateKeys() API function returned from crypto.createDiffieHellman() only generates missing (or outdated) keys, that is, it only generates a private key if none has been set yet. References: <a href="https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/june-2023-security-releases">https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/june-2023-security-releases</a>
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The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2219842 is classified as moderate.
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2219842, update to the latest version of Node.js where the issue has been addressed.
REDHAT-BUG-2219842 affects the generateKeys() API function in the crypto.createDiffieHellman() method, impacting key generation.
REDHAT-BUG-2219842 impacts specific versions of Node.js that utilize the affected crypto functionality.
Yes, REDHAT-BUG-2219842 is identified as a security vulnerability that may lead to insufficient key generation.