SB2018042606 - Command execution in pdfinfo module for Node.js 



SB2018042606 - Command execution in pdfinfo module for Node.js

Published: April 26, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018042606
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Command injection (CVE-ID: N/A)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the target system.

The weakness exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can cause the module to append the filename parameter to the command on the lines 28, 47 and 72, inject and execute arbitrary commands.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.