Electron is a framework for writing cross-platform desktop applications using JavaScript, HTML and CSS. Prior to 42.11.16, 43.8.1, 44.9.1, and 45.0.0-beta.6, Electron does not block compromised eMudhra intermediate certificates in Chromium networking, Node.js tls, Node.js https, or Node.js fetch. An attacker who holds a certificate issued through one of these intermediates and can intercept network traffic can impersonate a TLS server to an affected application.
This issue is fixed in versions 42.11.16, 43.8.1, 44.9.1, and 45.0.0-beta.6.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
High
Difficult to exploit
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
None
No disruption
CVSS Vector v3.1
Weakness Type (CWE)
Vulnerable Products
electron:electron
References 13
https://github.com/electron/electron/commit/093583c71be71c85453e6e225137bf2af75…
security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/electron/electron/commit/1d2f13b1985444a38abf389db38228ac42f…
security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/electron/electron/commit/817c43f925677eb88034bfba4f0b8dfd28e…
security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/electron/electron/commit/e02265be96c5e13ae43644ef482b718e1e8…
security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/electron/electron/pull/55127
security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/electron/electron/pull/55128
security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/electron/electron/pull/55129
security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/electron/electron/pull/55130
security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/electron/electron/releases/tag/v42.11.16
security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/electron/electron/releases/tag/v43.8.1
security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/electron/electron/releases/tag/v44.9.1
security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/electron/electron/releases/tag/v45.0.0-beta.6
security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/electron/electron/security/advisories/GHSA-jr5w-w6x2-84p9
security-advisories@github.com