Rewterz Threat Advisory – CVE-2021-41117 – Node.js keypair module

Severity

High

Analysis Summary

CVE-2021-41117

Node.js keypair module could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by a weak RSA key generation flaw in the pseudo-random number generator. By utilize cryptographic attack techniques, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain confidential messages, and use this information to launch further attacks against the affected system.

Impact

• Information Disclosure

Affected Vendors

Node.js

Affected Products

• Node.js keypair 1.0.3

Remediation

Upgrade to the latest version of keypair, available from the keypair GIT Repository.