Vulnerability Description
The sync-exec module is used to simulate child_process.execSync in node versions <0.11.9. Sync-exec uses tmp directories as a buffer before returning values. Other users on the server have read access to the tmp directory, possibly allowing an attacker on the server to obtain confidential information from the buffer/tmp file, while it exists.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sync-Exec Project | Sync-Exec | <= 0.6.2 |
| Nodejs | Node.Js | < 0.11.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/377.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/gvarsanyi/sync-exec/issues/17Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/310Third Party Advisory
- https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Insecure_Temporary_FileThird Party Advisory
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/377.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/gvarsanyi/sync-exec/issues/17Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/310Third Party Advisory
- https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Insecure_Temporary_FileThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-16024?
CVE-2017-16024 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The sync-exec module is used to simulate child_process.execSync in node versions <0.11.9. Sync-exec uses tmp directories as a buffer before returning values. Other users on the server have read access...
How severe is CVE-2017-16024?
CVE-2017-16024 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-16024?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sync-Exec Project Sync-Exec, Nodejs Node.Js.