sync-exec up to 0.11.8 on Node.js Temp File temp file

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in sync-exec up to 0.11.8 on Node.js. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Temp File Handler. The manipulation results in temp file. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2017-16024. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in sync-exec up to 0.11.8 on Node.js (JavaScript Library). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown code block of the component Temp File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a temp file vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-377. Creating and using insecure temporary files can leave application and system data vulnerable to attack. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The sync-exec module is used to simulate child_process.execSync in node versions <0.11.9. Sync-exec uses tmp directories as a buffer before returning values. Other users on the server have read access to the tmp directory, possibly allowing an attacker on the server to obtain confidential information from the buffer/tmp file, while it exists.

The bug was discovered 04/15/2017. The weakness was shared 06/04/2018 (Website). The advisory is available at cwe.mitre.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-16024 since 10/29/2017. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The requirement for exploitation is a authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 415 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 0.11.9 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Temp file
CWE: CWE-377
CAPEC: 🔍
ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: sync-exec 0.11.9

Timelineinfo

04/15/2017 🔍
10/29/2017 +197 days 🔍
06/04/2018 +217 days 🔍
06/04/2018 +0 days 🔍
06/05/2018 +1 days 🔍
03/21/2023 +1750 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 17
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-16024 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-16024
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-118914

Entryinfo

Created: 06/05/2018 10:21
Updated: 03/21/2023 14:00
Changes: 06/05/2018 10:21 (59), 02/14/2020 17:02 (1), 03/21/2023 14:00 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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