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CVE-2023-25653

7.5 · HIGH

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

Published Feb 16, 2023CWE-835EPSS 0.55%

Overview

CVE-2023-25653 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 16, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. 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 web browsers and node.js-based servers. Prior to version 2.2.0, when using the non-default "fallback" crypto back-end, ECC operations in `node-jose` can trigger a Denial-of-Service (DoS) condition, due to a possible infinite loop in an internal calculation. For some ECC operations, this condition is triggered randomly; for others, it can be triggered by malicious input. The issue has been patched in version 2.2.0. Since this issue is only present in the "fallback" crypto implementation, it can be avoided by ensuring that either WebCrypto or the Node `crypto` module is available in the JS environment where `node-jose` is being run.

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

GitHubgithub.com/cisco/node-jose/commit/901d91508a70e3b9bdfc45688ea07bb4e1b8210dGitHubgithub.com/cisco/node-jose/security/advisories/GHSA-5h4j-qrvg-9xhwGitHubgithub.com/cisco/node-jose/commit/901d91508a70e3b9bdfc45688ea07bb4e1b8210dGitHubgithub.com/cisco/node-jose/security/advisories/GHSA-5h4j-qrvg-9xhw

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-25653?

CVE-2023-25653 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 16, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-25653?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-25653?

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-2023-25653?

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