CVE-2021-22931: Input Validation
First published: Wed Aug 11 2021(Updated: )
A flaw was found in Node.js. These vulnerabilities include remote code execution, Cross-site scripting (XSS), application crashes due to missing input validation of hostnames returned by Domain Name Servers in the Node.js DNS library, which can lead to the output of wrong hostnames (leading to Domain hijacking) and injection vulnerabilities in applications using the library.
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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 |
| redhat/nodejs | <12.22.5 | 12.22.5 |
| redhat/nodejs | <14.17.5 | 14.17.5 |
| redhat/nodejs | <16.6.2 | 16.6.2 |
| Nodejs Node.js | >=12.0.0<=12.12.0 | |
| Nodejs Node.js | >=12.13.0<12.22.5 | |
| Nodejs Node.js | >=14.0.0<=14.14.0 | |
| Nodejs Node.js | >=14.15.0<14.17.5 | |
| Nodejs Node.js | >=16.0.0<16.6.2 | |
| Netapp Active Iq Unified Manager Vmware Vsphere | ||
| Netapp Active Iq Unified Manager Windows | ||
| Netapp Nextgen Api | ||
| NetApp OnCommand Insight | ||
| NetApp OnCommand Workflow Automation | ||
| Netapp Snapcenter | ||
| Oracle GraalVM | =20.3.3 | |
| Oracle GraalVM | =21.2.0 | |
| Oracle MySQL Cluster | <=8.0.26 | |
| Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools | =8.57 | |
| Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools | =8.58 | |
| Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools | =8.59 | |
| Siemens Sinec Infrastructure Network Services | <1.0.1.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/207230
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6570957 (Advisory)
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/aug-2021-security-releases/
- https://hackerone.com/reports/1178337
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.html
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210923-0001/
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2022.html
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20211022-0003/
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-389290.pdf
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-02
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1993020
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1993021
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1993022
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1993023
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1993024
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1993025
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1993026
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1993027
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:3281
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:3280
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2021-22931
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:3623
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:3639
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:3638
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:3666
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1993019
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-22931 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-22931 https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/aug-2021-security-releases/
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-22931?
CVE-2021-22931 is a vulnerability found in Node.js that can result in remote code execution, Cross-site scripting (XSS), and application crashes.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-22931?
CVE-2021-22931 has a severity rating of medium.
How does CVE-2021-22931 affect Node.js?
CVE-2021-22931 affects Node.js by causing missing input validation on hostnames returned by Domain Name Servers in the Node.js DNS library.
Which versions of Node.js are affected by CVE-2021-22931?
Node.js versions 12.22.5, 14.17.5, and 16.6.2 are affected by CVE-2021-22931.
How can I fix CVE-2021-22931?
To fix CVE-2021-22931, update Node.js to version 12.22.5, 14.17.5, or 16.6.2.
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