node-serialize Package 0.0.4 on Node.js unserialize deserialization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in node-serialize Package 0.0.4 on Node.js. The affected element is the function unserialize. Performing a manipulation results in deserialization. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-5941. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in node-serialize Package 0.0.4 on Node.js (JavaScript Library). This affects the function unserialize. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a deserialization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-502. The product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently verifying that the resulting data will be valid. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An issue was discovered in the node-serialize package 0.0.4 for Node.js. Untrusted data passed into the unserialize() function can be exploited to achieve arbitrary code execution by passing a JavaScript Object with an Immediately Invoked Function Expression (IIFE).

The bug was discovered 02/10/2017. The weakness was published 02/09/2017 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at nodesecurity.io. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-5941 since 02/09/2017. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (45265) and SecurityFocus (BID 96225†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Deserialization
CWE: CWE-502 / CWE-20
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 161356
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-5941 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-5941
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-96795
SecurityFocus: 96225 - Node-serialize Package For Node.js 'unserialize()' Function Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-5941 - Node.js - Code Execution Issue

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 02/10/2017 11:22
Updated: 01/01/2025 08:40
Changes: 02/10/2017 11:22 (60), 09/15/2020 09:10 (3), 11/12/2022 16:24 (2), 01/01/2025 08:40 (25)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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