Debian update for nodejs



Published: 2023-05-03
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-23920
CWE-ID CWE-264
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU72400

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-23920

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

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.

Mitigation

Update nodejs package to version 12.22.12~dfsg-1~deb11u4.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

nodejs (Debian package): before 12.22.12~dfsg-1~deb11u4

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5395


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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