Node.js up to 18.39.x on Linux openssl.cnf cryptographic issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Node.js up to 18.39.x on Linux and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /home/iojs/build/ws/out/Release/obj.target/deps/openssl/openssl.cnf. The manipulation results in cryptographic issue. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2022-32222. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Node.js up to 18.39.x on Linux (JavaScript Library). Affected is an unknown code of the file /home/iojs/build/ws/out/Release/obj.target/deps/openssl/openssl.cnf. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cryptographic issue vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-310. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

A cryptographic vulnerability exists on Node.js on linux in versions of 18.x prior to 18.40.0 which allowed a default path for openssl.cnf that might be accessible under some circumstances to a non-admin user instead of /etc/ssl as was the case in versions prior to the upgrade to OpenSSL 3.

The weakness was released 07/14/2022. The advisory is available at nodejs.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-32222 since 06/01/2022. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1600 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 18.40.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cryptographic issue
CWE: CWE-310
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Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Node.js 18.40.0

Timelineinfo

06/01/2022 🔍
07/14/2022 +43 days 🔍
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07/31/2022 +17 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: nodejs.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-32222 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-32222
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-203886

Entryinfo

Created: 07/14/2022 20:34
Updated: 07/31/2022 09:59
Changes: 07/14/2022 20:34 (41), 07/31/2022 09:59 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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