Vulnerability Details : CVE-2023-25653
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.
Vulnerability category: Denial of service
Products affected by CVE-2023-25653
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:node-jose:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2023-25653
0.10%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 42 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2023-25653
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.5
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
3.9
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3.6
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NIST | |
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7.5
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
3.9
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3.6
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GitHub, Inc. |
CWE ids for CVE-2023-25653
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The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop.Assigned by:
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
- security-advisories@github.com (Secondary)
References for CVE-2023-25653
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https://github.com/cisco/node-jose/security/advisories/GHSA-5h4j-qrvg-9xhw
Improper calculations in ECC implementation can trigger a Denial-of-Service (DoS) · Advisory · cisco/node-jose · GitHubTechnical Description;Vendor Advisory
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https://github.com/cisco/node-jose/commit/901d91508a70e3b9bdfc45688ea07bb4e1b8210d
Merge pull request from GHSA-5h4j-qrvg-9xhw · cisco/node-jose@901d915 · GitHubPatch
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