What is the severity of CVE-2017-1001002?

CVE-2017-1001002 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1001002?

To fix CVE-2017-1001002, upgrade your version of math.js to 3.17.0 or higher.

Who is affected by CVE-2017-1001002?

CVE-2017-1001002 affects all versions of math.js prior to 3.17.0.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-1001002?

CVE-2017-1001002 is an arbitrary code execution vulnerability that arises in the JavaScript engine.

Is CVE-2017-1001002 easily exploitable?

Yes, CVE-2017-1001002 is considered easily exploitable if a malicious actor can trigger typed function creation with crafted names.

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CVE-2017-1001002

critical

9.8

CWE

27/11/2017

3/10/2022

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-1001002: Code Injection

First published: Mon Nov 27 2017(Updated: )

math.js before 3.17.0 had an arbitrary code execution in the JavaScript engine. Creating a typed function with JavaScript code in the name could result arbitrary execution.

Credit: josh@bress.net

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Math.js	<=3.17.0

Remedy

https://github.com/josdejong/mathjs/commit/8d2d48d81b3c233fb64eb2ec1d7a9e1cf6a55a90

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1001002?
CVE-2017-1001002 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1001002?
To fix CVE-2017-1001002, upgrade your version of math.js to 3.17.0 or higher.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-1001002?
CVE-2017-1001002 affects all versions of math.js prior to 3.17.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-1001002?
CVE-2017-1001002 is an arbitrary code execution vulnerability that arises in the JavaScript engine.
Is CVE-2017-1001002 easily exploitable?
Yes, CVE-2017-1001002 is considered easily exploitable if a malicious actor can trigger typed function creation with crafted names.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1001002?
CVE-2017-1001002 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1001002?
To fix CVE-2017-1001002, upgrade your version of math.js to 3.17.0 or higher.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-1001002?
CVE-2017-1001002 affects all versions of math.js prior to 3.17.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-1001002?
CVE-2017-1001002 is an arbitrary code execution vulnerability that arises in the JavaScript engine.
Is CVE-2017-1001002 easily exploitable?
Yes, CVE-2017-1001002 is considered easily exploitable if a malicious actor can trigger typed function creation with crafted names.