VDB-180961 · CVE-2021-22931 · Nessus 216256

Node.js up to 12.22.3/14.17.3/15.x Domain Name Server null termination

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Node.js up to 12.22.3/14.17.3/15.x. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Domain Name Server Handler. This manipulation causes null termination. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2021-22931. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Node.js up to 12.22.3/14.17.3/15.x (JavaScript Library). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the component Domain Name Server Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null termination vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-170. The product does not terminate or incorrectly terminates a string or array with a null character or equivalent terminator. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 08/17/2021. The advisory is shared at hackerone.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2021-22931. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 216256 (Oracle Linux 8 : nodejs:20 (ELSA-2025-1351)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 12.22.4, 14.17.4 or 16.6.0 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at nodejs.org.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (216256). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

JavaScript Library

Name

Node.js

Version

License

open-source

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null termination
CWE: CWE-170 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 216256
Nessus Name: Oracle Linux 8 : nodejs:20 (ELSA-2025-1351)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Node.js 12.22.4/14.17.4/16.6.0

Timelineinfo

01/06/2021 🔍
08/17/2021 +222 days 🔍
08/17/2021 +0 days 🔍
02/15/2025 +1277 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: hackerone.com
Status: Confirmed
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2021-22931 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-22931
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-180961

Entryinfo

Created: 08/17/2021 08:16
Updated: 02/15/2025 00:53
Changes: 08/17/2021 08:16 (40), 08/19/2021 09:46 (2), 02/15/2025 00:53 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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