set-value up to 4.0.0 Parameter path type confusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in set-value up to 4.0.0. Affected is an unknown function of the component Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument path leads to type confusion. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2021-23440. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in set-value up to 4.0.0 and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument path with an unknown input leads to a type confusion vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-843. The product allocates or initializes a resource such as a pointer, object, or variable using one type, but it later accesses that resource using a type that is incompatible with the original type. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 09/12/2021 as SNYK-JS-SETVALUE-1540541. The advisory is shared at snyk.io. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2021-23440 since 01/08/2021. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 4.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Type confusion
CWE: CWE-843
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: set-value 4.0.1
Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

01/08/2021 🔍
09/12/2021 +246 days 🔍
09/12/2021 +0 days 🔍
09/16/2021 +4 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: SNYK-JS-SETVALUE-1540541
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-23440 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-23440
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-182489

Entryinfo

Created: 09/12/2021 18:39
Updated: 09/16/2021 09:46
Changes: 09/12/2021 18:39 (51), 09/16/2021 09:46 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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