Node.js vulnerable to Marvin Attack due to unpatched OpenSSL
CVE-2023-46809

7.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Nodejs

Status
Node
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 September 2024

What is CVE-2023-46809?

Node.js is exposed to the Marvin Attack due to the inclusion of an unpatched version of OpenSSL. This vulnerability arises when PKCS #1 v1.5 padding is permitted during RSA decryption with a private key. Affected versions potentially compromise the security of data encrypted with RSA, making it crucial for users to ensure they are utilizing patched versions of OpenSSL to mitigate the risk.

Affected Version(s)

Node 4.0 < 4.*

Node 5.0 < 5.*

Node 6.0 < 6.*

References

https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/february-2024-se...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.4
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2023-46809 : Node.js vulnerable to Marvin Attack due to unpatched OpenSSL