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- USN-6800-1
USN-6800-1: browserify-sign vulnerability
First published: Thu May 30 2024(Updated: )
It was discovered that browserify-sign incorrectly handled an upper bound check in signature verification. If a user or an automated system were tricked into opening a specially crafted input file, a remote attacker could possibly use this issue to perform a signature forgery attack.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/node-browserify-sign | <4.2.1-3ubuntu0.1 | 4.2.1-3ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =23.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/node-browserify-sign | <4.2.1-2ubuntu0.1 | 4.2.1-2ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =22.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/node-browserify-sign | <4.0.4-2ubuntu0.20.04.1 | 4.0.4-2ubuntu0.20.04.1 |
| Ubuntu | =20.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/node-browserify-sign | <4.0.4-2ubuntu0.18.04.1~esm1 | 4.0.4-2ubuntu0.18.04.1~esm1 |
| Ubuntu | =18.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-46234
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/node-browserify-sign/4.2.1-3ubuntu0.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/node-browserify-sign/4.2.1-2ubuntu0.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/node-browserify-sign/4.0.4-2ubuntu0.20.04.1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6800-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-6800-1?
The severity of USN-6800-1 is categorized as a security vulnerability that can lead to a signature forgery attack.
How do I fix USN-6800-1?
To fix USN-6800-1, upgrade to the fixed package version specific to your Ubuntu release as outlined in the advisory.
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-6800-1?
USN-6800-1 affects Ubuntu versions 18.04, 20.04, 22.04, and 23.10 that include the vulnerable node-browserify-sign package.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in USN-6800-1?
The vulnerability in USN-6800-1 involves improper handling of upper bound checks in signature verification that can lead to potential signature forgery.
Is there a workaround for USN-6800-1 until I can apply the fix?
There isn't a reliable workaround for USN-6800-1; the recommended approach is to update to the secure version of the affected package.
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