Node.js up to 12.22.8/14.18.2/16.13.1/17.3.0 SAN certificate validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Node.js up to 12.22.8/14.18.2/16.13.1/17.3.0. Affected is an unknown function of the component SAN Handler. Performing a manipulation results in certificate validation. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2021-44532. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Node.js up to 12.22.8/14.18.2/16.13.1/17.3.0 (JavaScript Library). This affects some unknown functionality of the component SAN Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a certificate validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-295. The product does not validate, or incorrectly validates, a certificate. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 02/25/2022. The advisory is shared at nodejs.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2021-44532 since 12/02/2021. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1587.003 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 212460 (Amazon Linux 2022 : nodejs, nodejs-devel, nodejs-full-i18n (ALAS2022-2022-019)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 12.22.9, 14.18.3, 16.13.2 or 17.3.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (212460). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.6
VulDB Temp Score: 5.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Certificate validation
CWE: CWE-295 / CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 212460
Nessus Name: Amazon Linux 2022 : nodejs, nodejs-devel, nodejs-full-i18n (ALAS2022-2022-019)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

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Upgrade: Node.js 12.22.9/14.18.3/16.13.2/17.3.1

Timelineinfo

12/02/2021 🔍
02/25/2022 +85 days 🔍
02/25/2022 +0 days 🔍
12/12/2024 +1021 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: nodejs.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-44532 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-44532
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-193797

Entryinfo

Created: 02/25/2022 12:41
Updated: 12/12/2024 03:38
Changes: 02/25/2022 12:41 (39), 02/28/2022 08:47 (1), 12/12/2024 03:38 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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