high
7.5
CWE
416
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2021-22940: Use After Free

First published: Wed Aug 11 2021(Updated: )

Node.js could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by an incomplete fix for CVE-2021-22930 related to a use-after-free on close http2 on stream canceling. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to corrupt memory to change process behavior.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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
>=12.0.0<12.22.5
>=14.0.0<14.17.5
>=16.0.0<16.6.2
=20.3.3
=21.2.0
<=9.2.6.1
=8.57
=8.58
=8.59
<1.0.1.1
=10.0
Nodejs Node.js>=12.0.0<12.22.5
Nodejs Node.js>=14.0.0<14.17.5
Nodejs Node.js>=16.0.0<16.6.2
Oracle GraalVM=20.3.3
Oracle GraalVM=21.2.0
Oracle Jd Edwards Enterpriseone Tools<=9.2.6.1
Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools=8.57
Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools=8.58
Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools=8.59
Netapp Nextgen Api
Siemens Sinec Infrastructure Network Services<1.0.1.1
Debian Debian Linux=10.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this Node.js vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID for this Node.js vulnerability is CVE-2021-22940.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-22940?

    The severity of CVE-2021-22940 is high.

  • How does CVE-2021-22940 impact Node.js?

    CVE-2021-22940 allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions and corrupt memory to change process behavior in Node.js.

  • Which versions of Node.js are affected by CVE-2021-22940?

    Versions 12.22.5, 14.17.5, and prior are affected by CVE-2021-22940.

  • How can I fix the CVE-2021-22940 vulnerability in Node.js?

    To fix the CVE-2021-22940 vulnerability in Node.js, update to version 16.6.1, 14.17.5, or 12.22.5 or later.

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