Vulnerability Description
Node.js before 16.6.1, 14.17.5, and 12.22.5 is vulnerable to a use after free attack where an attacker might be able to exploit the memory corruption, to change process behavior.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nodejs | Node.Js | >= 12.0.0, < 12.22.5 |
| Oracle | Graalvm | 20.3.3 |
| Oracle | Jd Edwards Enterpriseone Tools | <= 9.2.6.1 |
| Oracle | Peoplesoft Enterprise Peopletools | 8.57 |
| Netapp | Nextgen Api | - |
| Siemens | Sinec Infrastructure Network Services | < 1.0.1.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-389290.pdfPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/1238162Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/10/msg00006.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/aug-2021-security-releases/PatchVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-02
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210923-0001/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2022.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-389290.pdfPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/1238162Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/10/msg00006.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/aug-2021-security-releases/PatchVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-02
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210923-0001/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-22940?
CVE-2021-22940 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Node.js before 16.6.1, 14.17.5, and 12.22.5 is vulnerable to a use after free attack where an attacker might be able to exploit the memory corruption, to change process behavior.
How severe is CVE-2021-22940?
CVE-2021-22940 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-22940?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nodejs Node.Js, Oracle Graalvm, Oracle Jd Edwards Enterpriseone Tools, Oracle Peoplesoft Enterprise Peopletools, Netapp Nextgen Api.