SB2023032938 - Ubuntu update for node-url-parse 



SB2023032938 - Ubuntu update for node-url-parse

Published: March 29, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023032938
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 8
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 75% Low 25%
  • Low
  • Medium
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  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 8 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Open redirect (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-3774)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to redirect victims to arbitrary URL.

The vulnerability exists due to improper sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can create a link that leads to a trusted website, however, when clicked, redirects the victim to arbitrary domain.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to perform a phishing attack and steal potentially sensitive information.


2) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8124)

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application and bypass security checks.


3) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-27515)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the mishandling of backslash such as http:/. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.


4) Open redirect (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3664)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to redirect victims to arbitrary URL.

The vulnerability exists due to improper sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can create a link that leads to a trusted website, however, when clicked, redirects the victim to arbitrary domain.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to perform a phishing attack and steal potentially sensitive information.


5) Authorization bypass through user-controlled key (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0512)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the application.


6) Authorization bypass through user-controlled key (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0639)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the application.


7) Authorization bypass through user-controlled key (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0686)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the application.


8) Authorization bypass through user-controlled key (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0691)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the application.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.