CVE-2024-21892: Code Injection
First published: Fri Feb 16 2024(Updated: )
Node.js could allow a local authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by a bug in the implementation of the exception of CAP_NET_BIND_SERVICE. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject code that inherits the process's elevated privileges.
Credit: support@hackerone.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/node | <18.19.1 | 18.19.1 |
| redhat/node | <20.11.1 | 20.11.1 |
| redhat/node | <21.6.2 | 21.6.2 |
| IBM Cognos Analytics | <=12.0.0-12.0.3 | |
| IBM Cognos Analytics | <=11.2.0-11.2.4 FP3 | |
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Node.js | >=18.0.0<18.19.1 | |
| Node.js | >=20.0.0<20.11.1 | |
| Node.js | >=21.0.0<21.6.2 | |
| Linux Kernel |
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Reference Links
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/release/v18.19.1
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/february-2024-security-releases/#code-injection-and-privilege-escalation-through-linux-capabilities-cve-2024-21892---high
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2264584
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2264585
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2264586
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2264810
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2264808
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2264809
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2264811
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1510
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1688
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1687
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1880
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1932
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2264582
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/11/1
- https://hackerone.com/reports/2237545
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240322-0003/
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7173592 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-21892?
CVE-2024-21892 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local authenticated attackers to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21892?
To mitigate CVE-2024-21892, update Node.js to versions 18.19.1, 20.11.1, or 21.6.2, or apply the appropriate patches for affected IBM Cognos Analytics releases.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-21892?
CVE-2024-21892 affects users running specific versions of Node.js and IBM Cognos Analytics on Linux systems.
What does CVE-2024-21892 exploit?
CVE-2024-21892 exploits a bug in the implementation of the exception of CAP_NET_BIND_SERVICE in Node.js on Linux.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-21892?
If exploited, CVE-2024-21892 could allow attackers to inject code that inherits elevated privileges from the Node.js process.
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