Vulnerability Description
A TOCTOU issue in the chownr package before 1.1.0 for Node.js 10.10 could allow a local attacker to trick it into descending into unintended directories via symlink attacks.
CVSS Score
2.5
LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chownr Project | Chownr | < 1.1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=863985Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1611614Permissions Required
- https://github.com/isaacs/chownr/issues/14Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/npm:chownr:20180731ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=863985Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1611614Permissions Required
- https://github.com/isaacs/chownr/issues/14Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/npm:chownr:20180731ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-18869?
CVE-2017-18869 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.5 (LOW). A TOCTOU issue in the chownr package before 1.1.0 for Node.js 10.10 could allow a local attacker to trick it into descending into unintended directories via symlink attacks.
How severe is CVE-2017-18869?
CVE-2017-18869 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-18869?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Chownr Project Chownr.