CVE-2021-22940: Use After Free
First published: Wed Aug 11 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 memory corruption to change 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<12.22.5 | |
| 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 | |
| redhat/nodejs | <12.22.5 | 12.22.5 |
| redhat/nodejs | <14.17.5 | 14.17.5 |
| redhat/nodejs | <16.6.2 | 16.6.2 |
| IBM Cognos Controller | <=11.0.0 - 11.0.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-22940 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-22940 https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/aug-2021-security-releases/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1993029
- 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-2021-22940
- 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/aug-2021-security-releases/
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210923-0001/
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2022.html
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-02
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2021-22930
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1993030
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1993031
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1993032
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1993033
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1993034
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1993035
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1993036
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1993038
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1988394
- https://github.com/nodejs/node/commit/a3c33d4ce78f74d1cf1765704af5b427aa3840a6
- https://github.com/nodejs/node/pull/39622
- https://github.com/nodejs/node/pull/39423/commits/59497fbec184dc0f4f6b9209e3812cc0b5aae113
- https://github.com/nodejs/node/pull/39622/commits/1b61414ccdd0e1b5969219ba3ec7664d1f3ab495
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7177220 (Advisory)
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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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