HIGH · 7.3

CVE-2024-22017

setuid() does not affect libuv's internal io_uring operations if initialized before the call to setuid(). This allows the process to perform privileged operations despite presumably having dropped suc...

Vulnerability Description

setuid() does not affect libuv's internal io_uring operations if initialized before the call to setuid(). This allows the process to perform privileged operations despite presumably having dropped such privileges through a call to setuid(). This vulnerability affects all users using version greater or equal than Node.js 18.18.0, Node.js 20.4.0 and Node.js 21.

CVSS Score

7.3

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:L
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
HIGH
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
LOW

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-22017?

CVE-2024-22017 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). setuid() does not affect libuv's internal io_uring operations if initialized before the call to setuid(). This allows the process to perform privileged operations despite presumably having dropped suc...

How severe is CVE-2024-22017?

CVE-2024-22017 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-22017?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.