What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2299281?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2299281 is categorized as a medium impact vulnerability affecting file operations.

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2299281?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2299281, users should avoid using the --allow-fs-write flag until a patch or update is provided.

Which versions of Node.js are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2299281?

Node.js versions 20.0.0 to 20.9999.9999 and 22.0.0 to 22.9999.9999 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2299281.

What kind of operations are impacted by REDHAT-BUG-2299281?

REDHAT-BUG-2299281 impacts file operations like fs.fchown or fs.fchmod when using a read-only file descriptor.

Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2299281?

Currently, the most effective workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2299281 is to refrain from using the experimental permission model with the --allow-fs-write flag.

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REDHAT-BUG-2299281

low

22/7/2024

3/9/2024

REDHAT-BUG-2299281

First published: Mon Jul 22 2024(Updated: )

A vulnerability has been identified in Node.js, affecting users of the experimental permission model when the --allow-fs-write flag is used. Node.js Permission Model do not operate on file descriptors, however, operations such as fs.fchown or fs.fchmod can use a "read-only" file descriptor to change the owner and permissions of a file. This vulnerability affects all users using the experimental permission model in Node.js 20 and Node.js 22.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Node.js	>=20.0.0<=20.9999.9999>=22.0.0<=22.9999.9999

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2299281?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2299281 is categorized as a medium impact vulnerability affecting file operations.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2299281?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2299281, users should avoid using the --allow-fs-write flag until a patch or update is provided.
Which versions of Node.js are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2299281?
Node.js versions 20.0.0 to 20.9999.9999 and 22.0.0 to 22.9999.9999 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2299281.
What kind of operations are impacted by REDHAT-BUG-2299281?
REDHAT-BUG-2299281 impacts file operations like fs.fchown or fs.fchmod when using a read-only file descriptor.
Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2299281?
Currently, the most effective workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2299281 is to refrain from using the experimental permission model with the --allow-fs-write flag.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2299281?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2299281 is categorized as a medium impact vulnerability affecting file operations.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2299281?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2299281, users should avoid using the --allow-fs-write flag until a patch or update is provided.
Which versions of Node.js are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2299281?
Node.js versions 20.0.0 to 20.9999.9999 and 22.0.0 to 22.9999.9999 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2299281.
What kind of operations are impacted by REDHAT-BUG-2299281?
REDHAT-BUG-2299281 impacts file operations like fs.fchown or fs.fchmod when using a read-only file descriptor.
Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2299281?
Currently, the most effective workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2299281 is to refrain from using the experimental permission model with the --allow-fs-write flag.