CVE-2021-22930: Use After Free
First published: Thu Jul 29 2021(Updated: )
A flaw was found in Node.js, where it is vulnerable to a use-after-free attack. This flaw allows an attacker to exploit the memory corruption, which causes a change in the process behavior. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality and integrity.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/rh-nodejs14-nodejs | <0:14.17.5-1.el7 | 0:14.17.5-1.el7 |
| redhat/rh-nodejs12-nodejs | <0:12.22.5-1.el7 | 0:12.22.5-1.el7 |
| redhat/rh-nodejs12-nodejs-nodemon | <0:2.0.3-5.el7 | 0:2.0.3-5.el7 |
| Nodejs Node.js | >=12.0.0<12.22.4 | |
| Nodejs Node.js | >=14.0.0<14.17.4 | |
| Nodejs Node.js | >=16.0.0<16.6.0 | |
| Netapp Nextgen Api | ||
| Siemens Sinec Infrastructure Network Services | <1.0.1.1 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =10.0 | |
| redhat/nodejs | <12.22.4 | 12.22.4 |
| redhat/nodejs | <14.17.4 | 14.17.4 |
| redhat/nodejs | <16.6.0 | 16.6.0 |
| IBM Cognos Controller | <=11.0.0 - 11.0.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-22930 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-22930
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1988394
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:3623
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:3666
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:3639
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:3638
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:3280
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:3281
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2021-22930
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-389290.pdf
- https://hackerone.com/reports/1238162
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/10/msg00006.html
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/july-2021-security-releases-2/
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20211112-0002/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-02
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1988395
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1988397
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1988399
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1988400
- https://github.com/nodejs/node/issues/38964#issue-914407106
- https://github.com/nodejs/node/pull/39076
- https://github.com/nodejs/node/pull/39423
- https://nghttp2.org/documentation/programmers-guide.html#remarks
- https://github.com/nghttp2/nghttp2/issues/1590
- https://github.com/grpc/grpc-node/issues/1464
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2021-22930
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7177220 (Advisory)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-22930?
CVE-2021-22930 is a vulnerability in Node.js that allows for a use-after-free attack, leading to memory corruption and a change in process behavior.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-22930?
CVE-2021-22930 has a severity rating of critical, with a severity value of 9.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2021-22930?
Versions before Node.js 16.6.0, 14.17.4, and 12.22.4 are affected by CVE-2021-22930.
How can I fix CVE-2021-22930?
To fix CVE-2021-22930, update to Node.js versions 16.6.0, 14.17.4, or 12.22.4.
What is a use-after-free attack?
A use-after-free attack is a type of memory corruption attack where an attacker manipulates object references after they have been freed, leading to unintended behavior and potential exploitation.
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