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CVE-2017-16007

5.9 · MEDIUM

node-jose is a JavaScript implementation of the JSON Object Signing and Encryption (JOSE) for current web browsers and node.js-based servers.

Published Jun 4, 2018CWE-200EPSS 0.91%

Overview

CVE-2017-16007 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 4, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

node-jose is a JavaScript implementation of the JSON Object Signing and Encryption (JOSE) for current web browsers and node.js-based servers. node-jose earlier than version 0.9.3 is vulnerable to an invalid curve attack. This allows an attacker to recover the private secret key when JWE with Key Agreement with Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman Ephemeral Static (ECDH-ES) is used.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refblog.intothesymmetry.com/2017/03/critical-vulnerability-in-json-web.htmlGitHubgist.github.com/asanso/fa25685348051ef6a28d49aa0f27a4aeGitHubgithub.com/cisco/node-joseRefnodesecurity.io/advisories/324Refblog.intothesymmetry.com/2017/03/critical-vulnerability-in-json-web.htmlGitHubgist.github.com/asanso/fa25685348051ef6a28d49aa0f27a4aeGitHubgithub.com/cisco/node-joseRefnodesecurity.io/advisories/324

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-16007?

CVE-2017-16007 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 4, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2017-16007?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-16007?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2017-16007?

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