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Ubuntu Security Notice USN-6822-1
June 10, 2024
nodejs vulnerabilities
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A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives:
- Ubuntu 23.10
- Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
Summary:
Several security issues were fixed in Node.js.
Software Description:
- nodejs: An open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment.
Details:
It was discovered that Node.js incorrectly handled certain inputs when it is
using the policy mechanism. If a user or an automated system were tricked into
opening a specially crafted input file, a remote attacker could possibly use
this issue to bypass the policy mechanism. (CVE-2023-32002, CVE-2023-32006)
It was discovered that Node.js incorrectly handled certain inputs when it is
using the policy mechanism. If a user or an automated system were tricked into
opening a specially crafted input file, a remote attacker could possibly use
this issue to perform a privilege escalation. (CVE-2023-32559)
Update instructions:
The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following
package versions:
Ubuntu 23.10
   libnode108                      18.13.0+dfsg1-1ubuntu2.3
   nodejs                          18.13.0+dfsg1-1ubuntu2.3
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
   libnode72                       12.22.9~dfsg-1ubuntu3.6
   nodejs                          12.22.9~dfsg-1ubuntu3.6
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
References:
   https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6822-1
   CVE-2023-32002, CVE-2023-32006, CVE-2023-32559
Package Information:
   https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/nodejs/18.13.0+dfsg1-1ubuntu2.3
   https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/nodejs/12.22.9~dfsg-1ubuntu3.6