CVE-2025-23166

nodejs: Remote Crash via SignTraits::DeriveBits() in Node.js

Published May 19, 2025 CVSS 3.0 · 7.5 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The C++ method SignTraits::DeriveBits() may incorrectly call ThrowException() based on user-supplied inputs when executing in a background thread, crashing the Node.js process. Such cryptographic operations are commonly applied to untrusted inputs. Thus, this mechanism potentially allows an adversary to remotely crash a Node.js runtime.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-6272-1 nodejs security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2025-15702 The C++ method SignTraits::DeriveBits() may incorrectly call ThrowException() based on user-supplied inputs when executing in a background thread, crashing the Node.js process. Such cryptographic operations are commonly applied to untrusted inputs. Thus, this mechanism potentially allows an adversary to remotely crash a Node.js runtime.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Redhat rhel Eus
CPEs cpe:/a:redhat:rhel_eus:9.4
Vendors & Products Redhat rhel Eus
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First Time appeared Redhat
Redhat enterprise Linux
CPEs cpe:/a:redhat:enterprise_linux:8
cpe:/a:redhat:enterprise_linux:9
cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:10.0
Vendors & Products Redhat
Redhat enterprise Linux
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Metrics threat_severity

Moderate

threat_severity

Important

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Title nodejs: Remote Crash via SignTraits::DeriveBits() in Node.js
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

threat_severity

Moderate

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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Weaknesses CWE-248
Type Values Removed Values Added
Description The C++ method SignTraits::DeriveBits() may incorrectly call ThrowException() based on user-supplied inputs when executing in a background thread, crashing the Node.js process. Such cryptographic operations are commonly applied to untrusted inputs. Thus, this mechanism potentially allows an adversary to remotely crash a Node.js runtime.
References
Metrics cvssV3_0

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
hackerone
Published
Updated
May 28, 2025, 12:07 AM
Reserved
Jan 12, 2025, 1:00 AM
Status
Deferred
Published
May 19, 2025, 2:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 8:52 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
May 19, 2025, 1:25 AM