SB2023030854 - SUSE update for nodejs14



SB2023030854 - SUSE update for nodejs14

Published: March 8, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023030854
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-23918)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to improperly imposed security restrictions within the process.mainModule.require() method. A remote user can access non authorized modules.


2) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-23920)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to application insecurely loads ICU data through ICU_DATA environment variable with elevated privileges. A remote user can gain access to potentially sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.