CVE-2022-41340

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.46%

Last modified

CVE-2022-41340 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The secp256k1-js package before 1.1.0 for Node.js implements ECDSA without required r and s validation, leading to signature forgery.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The secp256k1-js package before 1.1.0 for Node.js implements ECDSA without required r and s validation, leading to signature forgery.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability
0.46%

36.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Secp256k1-Js ProjectSecp256k1-Js< 1.1.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-41340?
The secp256k1-js package before 1.1.0 for Node.js implements ECDSA without required r and s validation, leading to signature forgery.
How severe is CVE-2022-41340?
CVE-2022-41340 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41340?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST