aegir up to 12.0.7 on Node.js information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in aegir up to 12.0.7 on Node.js and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation leads to information disclosure. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-16225. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in aegir up to 12.0.7 on Node.js (JavaScript Library) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

aegir is a module to help automate JavaScript project management. Version 12.0.0 through and including 12.0.7 bundled and published to npm the user (that peformed a aegir-release) GitHub token.

The bug was discovered 10/13/2017. The weakness was released 06/07/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at nodesecurity.io. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-16225 since 10/29/2017. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1592 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 236 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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CPE 2.3info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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NVD Base Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/13/2017 🔍
10/29/2017 +16 days 🔍
06/06/2018 +219 days 🔍
06/07/2018 +1 days 🔍
06/07/2018 +0 days 🔍
02/16/2020 +619 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: nodesecurity.io
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-16225 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-16225
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-119191

Entryinfo

Created: 06/07/2018 10:44
Updated: 02/16/2020 17:25
Changes: 06/07/2018 10:44 (57), 02/16/2020 17:25 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:362:103

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