CVE-2020-13822: Integer Overflow

Published Jun 1, 2020
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Updated

The Elliptic for Node.js allows ECDSA signature malleability via variations in encoding, leading '\0' bytes, or integer overflows. This could conceivably have a security-relevant impact if an application relied on a single canonical signature.

Other sources

The Elliptic package 6.5.2 for Node.js allows ECDSA signature malleability via variations in encoding, leading '\0' bytes, or integer overflows. This could conceivably have a security-relevant impact if an application relied on a single canonical signature.

The Elliptic package before version 6.5.3 for Node.js allows ECDSA signature malleability via variations in encoding, leading '\0' bytes, or integer overflows. This could conceivably have a security-relevant impact if an application relied on a single canonical signature.

GitHub

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/nodejs-elliptic<6.5.3
6.5.3
npm/elliptic<6.5.3
6.5.3
Elliptic Project Elliptic Node.js=6.5.2
indutny Elliptic Node.js=6.5.2

Event History

Jun 1, 2020
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 4, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:01 PM
Description
Jun 18, 2020
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:41 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 29, 2020
Advisory Published
via GitHub·08:40 PM

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-13822?

CVE-2020-13822 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause ECDSA signature malleability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-13822?

To fix CVE-2020-13822, upgrade the Elliptic package to version 6.5.3 or later.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2020-13822?

CVE-2020-13822 affects version 6.5.2 of the Elliptic package for Node.js.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-13822?

CVE-2020-13822 is a signature malleability vulnerability related to ECDSA in the Elliptic library.

5

Can CVE-2020-13822 impact application security?

Yes, CVE-2020-13822 can impact application security if it relies on a single canonical ECDSA signature.

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