list-n-stream 0.0.10 on Node.js URL path traversal

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A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in list-n-stream 0.0.10 on Node.js. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component URL Handler. This manipulation with the input ../ causes path traversal. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2017-16084. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in list-n-stream 0.0.10 on Node.js (JavaScript Library). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the component URL Handler. The manipulation with the input value ../ leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, and integrity. The summary by CVE is:

list-n-stream is a server for static files to list and stream local videos. list-n-stream v0.0.10 or lower is vulnerable to a directory traversal issue, giving an attacker access to the filesystem by placing "../" in the url.

The bug was discovered 08/30/2017. The weakness was presented 06/07/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-16084 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. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 280 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.

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• JavaScript Library

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• list-n-stream

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• 0.0.10

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