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Security checkJanuary 28, 2023

secp256k1-js implements ECDSA without required r and s validation, leading to signature forgery

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Description

The secp256k1-js package before 1.1.0 for Node.js implements ECDSA without required r and s validation, leading to signature forgery.

Recommendation

Update the @lionello/secp256k1-js package to the latest compatible version. Followings are version details:

  • Affected version(s): < 1.1.0
  • Patched version(s): 1.1.0

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