Vulnerability Description
dns-sync is a sync/blocking dns resolver. If untrusted user input is allowed into the resolve() method then command injection is possible.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dns-Sync Project | Dns-Sync | <= 0.1.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/skoranga/node-dns-sync/issues/5ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/523Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/skoranga/node-dns-sync/issues/5ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/523Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-16100?
CVE-2017-16100 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). dns-sync is a sync/blocking dns resolver. If untrusted user input is allowed into the resolve() method then command injection is possible.
How severe is CVE-2017-16100?
CVE-2017-16100 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-16100?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dns-Sync Project Dns-Sync.