Atom Electron up to 0.33.4 Node.js untrusted search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Atom Electron up to 0.33.4 and classified as problematic. This impacts an unknown function of the component Node.js Module Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to untrusted search path. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2016-1202. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Atom Electron up to 0.33.4. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component Node.js Module Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a untrusted search path vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-426. The product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Atom Electron before 0.33.5 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse Node.js module in a parent directory of a directory named on a require line.

The weakness was presented 04/25/2016 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-1202 since 12/25/2015. The attack needs to be approached locally. A single authentication is needed for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1574.

Upgrading to version 0.33.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Untrusted search path
CWE: CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Electron 0.33.5
Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

12/25/2015 🔍
04/25/2016 +121 days 🔍
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04/26/2016 +1 days 🔍
07/26/2022 +2282 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 9a2e2b365d061ec10cd861391fd5b1344af7194d
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-1202 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-1202
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-82828

Entryinfo

Created: 04/26/2016 10:46
Updated: 07/26/2022 16:37
Changes: 04/26/2016 10:46 (55), 10/24/2018 10:12 (3), 07/26/2022 16:29 (5), 07/26/2022 16:37 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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