VDB-96801 · CVE-2017-5954 · BID 96223

serialize-to-js Package 0.5.0 on Node.js deserialize deserialization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in serialize-to-js Package 0.5.0 on Node.js. It has been classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function deserialize. Performing a manipulation results in deserialization. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2017-5954. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in serialize-to-js Package 0.5.0 on Node.js (JavaScript Library). It has been classified as critical. This affects the function deserialize. 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 serialize-to-js package 0.5.0 for Node.js. Untrusted data passed into the deserialize() 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 released 02/10/2017 (GitHub Repository). The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-5954 since 02/10/2017. 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.

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 vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 96223†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Deserialization
CWE: CWE-502 / CWE-20
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Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-5954 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-5954
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-96801
SecurityFocus: 96223 - Serialize-to-js For Node.js 'deserialize()' Function Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-5954 - serialize-to-js - Code Execution Issue

Entryinfo

Created: 02/10/2017 15:01
Updated: 09/01/2020 17:36
Changes: 02/10/2017 15:01 (57), 09/01/2020 17:36 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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