node-stringbuilder ToBuffer/ToString/CharAt out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in node-stringbuilder. This affects the function ToBuffer/ToString/CharAt. This manipulation causes out-of-bounds. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-21524. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in node-stringbuilder (the affected version is unknown). Affected by this vulnerability is the function ToBuffer/ToString/CharAt. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

All versions of the package node-stringbuilder are vulnerable to Out-of-bounds Read due to incorrect memory length calculation, by calling ToBuffer, ToString, or CharAt on a StringBuilder object with a non-empty string value input. It's possible to return previously allocated memory, for example, by providing negative indexes, leading to an Information Disclosure.

The advisory is shared at security.snyk.io. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-21524 since 12/22/2023. 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.

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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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.1

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

12/22/2023 🔍
07/10/2024 +200 days 🔍
07/10/2024 +0 days 🔍
09/09/2024 +61 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: SNYK-JS-NODESTRINGBUILDER-6421617
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2024-21524 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-21524
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-271009

Entryinfo

Created: 07/10/2024 07:52
Updated: 09/09/2024 20:07
Changes: 07/10/2024 07:52 (61), 07/11/2024 02:06 (1), 09/09/2024 20:07 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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