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secp256k1-node is a Node.js binding for an Optimized C library for EC operations on curve secp256k1. In `elliptic`-based version, `loadUncompressedPublicKey` has a check that the public key is on the curve. Prior to versions 5.0.1, 4.0.4, and 3.8.1, however, `loadCompressedPublicKey` is missing that check. That allows the attacker to use public keys on low-cardinality curves to extract enough information to fully restore the private key from as little as 11 ECDH sessions, and very cheaply on compute power. Other operations on public keys are also affected, including e.g. `publicKeyVerify()` incorrectly returning `true` on those invalid keys, and e.g. `publicKeyTweakMul()` also returning predictable outcomes allowing to restore the tweak. Versions 5.0.1, 4.0.4, and 3.8.1 contain a fix for the issue.
Reserved 2024-10-09 | Published 2024-10-21 | Updated 2024-10-21 | Assigner GitHub_MCWE-354: Improper Validation of Integrity Check Value
github.com/...1-node/security/advisories/GHSA-584q-6j8j-r5pm
github.com/...ommit/8bd6446e000fa59df3cda0ae3e424300747ea5ed
github.com/...ommit/9a15fff274f83a6ec7f675f1121babcc0c42292f
github.com/...ommit/e256905ee649a7caacc251f7c964667195a52221
github.com/...073cc9c8cc8cfadb580c84f8df5248/lib/elliptic.js
github.com/...073cc9c8cc8cfadb580c84f8df5248/lib/elliptic.js
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