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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in secp256k1-js up to 1.0.x on node.js. Affected is an unknown function of the component ECDSA Signature Handler. The manipulation results in signature verification. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-41340. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in secp256k1-js up to 1.0.x on node.js (JavaScript Library). Affected is an unknown function of the component ECDSA Signature Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a signature verification vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-347. The product does not verify, or incorrectly verifies, the cryptographic signature for data. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

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

The weakness was presented 09/25/2022 as 11. The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-41340 since 09/24/2022. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading to version 1.1.0 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com. Applying the patch 302800f0370b42e360a33774bb808274ac729c2e is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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• JavaScript Library

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• secp256k1-js

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• 1.0

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• open-source

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