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.

EPSS: 0.005 (39.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

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.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

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.