Vulnerability in Chainsafe Js-Libp2p-Noise
CVE-2022-24759
`@chainsafe/libp2p-noise` contains TypeScript implementation of noise protocol, an encryption protocol used in libp2p. `@chainsafe/libp2p-noise` before 4.1.2 and 5.0.3 does not correctly validate signatures during the handshake process. This may allow a man-in-the-middle to pose as other peers and get those peers banned. Users should upgrade to version 4.1.2 or 5.0.3 to receive a patch. There are currently no known workarounds.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.005 (40.3th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 40th percentile — 40.3% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.005 · newest: 0.005 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Chainsafe Js-Libp2p-Noise — versions < 4.1.2, >= 5.0.0, < 5.0.3
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- github.com/ChainSafe/js-libp2p-noise/security/advisories/GHSA-j3ff-xp6c-6gcc (Third Party Advisory)
- github.com/ChainSafe/js-libp2p-noise/pull/130 (Patch, Third Party Advisory)
- github.com/ChainSafe/js-libp2p-noise/releases/tag/v5.0.3 (Patch, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-24759?
- CVE-2022-24759 is a high-severity vulnerability in Chainsafe Js-Libp2p-Noise, classified under Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2022-03-17.
- How severe is CVE-2022-24759?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2022-24759 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.