chownr up to 1.0.x on Node.js toctou

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A vulnerability was found in chownr up to 1.0.x on Node.js (JavaScript Library). It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the file Node.js. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a toctou vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-367. The product checks the state of a resource before using that resource, but the resource's state can change between the check and the use in a way that invalidates the results of the check. This can cause the product to perform invalid actions when the resource is in an unexpected state. As an impact it is known to affect integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A TOCTOU issue in the chownr package before 1.1.0 for Node.js 10.10 could allow a local attacker to trick it into descending into unintended directories via symlink attacks.

The weakness was published 04/22/2023 as 14. The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-18869 since 06/15/2020. The exploitation appears to be difficult. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

It is possible to download the exploit at bugs.debian.org. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 10.10 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 2.9

VulDB Base Score: 3.6
VulDB Temp Score: 3.3
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NVD Base Score: 2.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Toctou
CWE: CWE-367 / CWE-362
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Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔍
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: chownr 10.10

Timelineinfo

06/15/2020 🔍
04/22/2023 +1041 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 14
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2017-18869 (🔍)
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 04/22/2023 09:08 AM
Changes: 04/22/2023 09:08 AM (60)
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Cache ID: 18:F15:40

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