CVE-2024-38986
First published: Tue Jul 30 2024(Updated: )
Deep-merge could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a prototype pollution flaw in the merge methods of lodash to merge objects. By adding or modifying properties of Object.prototype using a __proto__ or constructor payload, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service condition on the system.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| npm/@75lb/deep-merge | <=1.1.1 | 1.1.2 |
| 75lb deep-merge | =1.1.1 | |
| IBM Cognos Dashboards | <=5.0.0 | |
| IBM Cognos Dashboards | <=4.8.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://gist.github.com/mestrtee/b20c3aee8bea16e1863933778da6e4cb
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38986
- https://github.com/75lb/deep-merge/issues/1
- https://github.com/75lb/deep-merge/commit/a68541fac3c2372f1ca67effad825990ad8046e1
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-28mc-g557-92m7 (Advisory)
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7177766 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-38986?
CVE-2024-38986 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38986?
To fix CVE-2024-38986, update the @75lb/deep-merge package to version 1.1.2 or later.
Which versions of deep-merge are affected by CVE-2024-38986?
CVE-2024-38986 affects versions of the @75lb/deep-merge package up to and including 1.1.1.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-38986 on my system?
The impact of CVE-2024-38986 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system due to a prototype pollution flaw.
Which products are affected by CVE-2024-38986?
CVE-2024-38986 affects the IBM Cognos Dashboards on Cloud Pak for Data up to version 5.0.0 and 4.8.0 as well as the specific npm package @75lb/deep-merge.
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