Apple Xcode up to 8.0 Node.js input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Apple Xcode up to 8.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the file Node.js. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-2216. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apple Xcode up to 8.0 (Programming Tool Software). This affects an unknown code of the file Node.js. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 10/27/2016 by Amit Klein as HT207268 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-2216 since 02/03/2016. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The advisory points out:

Multiple issues existed in Node.js in Xcode Server. These issues were addressed by updating to Node.js version 4.5.0.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 97838 (F5 Networks BIG-IP : Node.js vulnerability (K23134279)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family F5 Networks Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 168737 (OpenSuSE Security Update for Security nodejs (openSUSE-SU-2016:0604-1)).

Upgrading to version 8.1 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (97838) and SecurityFocus (BID 83141†). See VDB-81704, VDB-81707, VDB-93148 and VDB-93149 for similar entries. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Nessus ID: 97838
Nessus Name: F5 Networks BIG-IP : Node.js vulnerability (K23134279)
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OpenVAS ID: 800325
OpenVAS Name: F5 BIG-IP - Article: K23134279 - Node.js vulnerability CVE-2016-2216
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Xcode 8.1

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02/03/2016 🔍
02/09/2016 +6 days 🔍
04/07/2016 +57 days 🔍
10/27/2016 +203 days 🔍
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10/28/2016 +1 days 🔍
03/21/2017 +144 days 🔍
09/28/2022 +2017 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT207268
Researcher: Amit Klein
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-2216 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-2216
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-93153
SecurityFocus: 83141 - Node.js CVE-2016-2216 HTTP Response Splitting Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/28/2016 20:12
Updated: 09/28/2022 17:30
Changes: 10/28/2016 20:12 (69), 05/19/2019 22:40 (13), 09/28/2022 17:30 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:F1C:103

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