SB2018033045 - Improper input validation in nodejs-current (Alpine package)
Published: March 30, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018033045
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-7160)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.The weakness exists due to improper validation of the Host header, leaving the inspector vulnerable to a DNS rebind attack and bypass same-origin policy. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted website and execute arbitrary code.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.