CVE-2026-46542
nimiq-keys: Denial of service in Ed25519 multisig delinearization via invalid curve points
Description
Nimiq is a Rust implementation of the Nimiq Proof-of-Stake protocol based on the Albatross consensus algorithm. Prior to version 1.4.0, a denial-of-service vulnerability exists in the Ed25519 multisig delinearization code path. Ed25519PublicKey::delinearize() in keys/src/multisig/mod.rs called .unwrap() on curve point decompression, which panics when a public key is constructed from 32 bytes that do not represent a valid point on the Ed25519 curve. Ed25519PublicKey construction only validates byte length, not curve membership, so invalid keys can reach the delinearization path and crash the hosting process. This issue has been patched in version 1.4.0.
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Published Date :
June 10, 2026, 12:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
July 23, 2026, 9:10 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Nimiq to version 1.4.0 or newer.
- Ensure public keys are valid Ed25519 points.
- Avoid calling .unwrap() on untrusted data.
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CVE Translated by [email protected]
Jul. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: core-rs-albatross de nimiq, Description: Nimiq es una implementación en Rust del protocolo Nimiq Proof-of-Stake basado en el algoritmo de consenso Albatross. Antes de la versión 1.4.0, existe una vulnerabilidad de denegación de servicio en la ruta de código de deslinearización multisig Ed25519. Ed25519PublicKey::delinearize() en keys/src/multisig/mod.rs llamó a .unwrap() en la descompresión de puntos de curva, lo que provoca un pánico cuando se construye una clave pública a partir de 32 bytes que no representan un punto válido en la curva Ed25519. La construcción de Ed25519PublicKey solo valida la longitud en bytes, no la pertenencia a la curva, por lo que las claves no válidas pueden alcanzar la ruta de deslinearización y bloquear el proceso anfitrión. Este problema ha sido parcheado en la versión 1.4.0. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'nimiq', 'product': 'core-rs-albatross', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '< 1.4.0'}]}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-46542', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-06-10T13:10:51.570876Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Nimiq is a Rust implementation of the Nimiq Proof-of-Stake protocol based on the Albatross consensus algorithm. Prior to version 1.4.0, a denial-of-service vulnerability exists in the Ed25519 multisig delinearization code path. Ed25519PublicKey::delinearize() in keys/src/multisig/mod.rs called .unwrap() on curve point decompression, which panics when a public key is constructed from 32 bytes that do not represent a valid point on the Ed25519 curve. Ed25519PublicKey construction only validates byte length, not curve membership, so invalid keys can reach the delinearization path and crash the hosting process. This issue has been patched in version 1.4.0. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L Added CWE CWE-617 Added Reference https://github.com/nimiq/core-rs-albatross/pull/3713 Added Reference https://github.com/nimiq/core-rs-albatross/releases/tag/v1.4.0 Added Reference https://github.com/nimiq/core-rs-albatross/security/advisories/GHSA-h9cc-w26m-j342