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
- Chainsafe Js-libp2p-noise — versions < 4.1.2, >= 5.0.0, < 5.0.3
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
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.