QID 980685

QID 980685: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for windows-cpu (GHSA-63m4-fhf2-cmf7)

Version of `windows-cpu` before 0.1.5 will execute arbitrary code passed into the first argument of the `findLoad` method, resulting in remote code execution.

## Proof of Concept

```
var win = require('windows-cpu');
wind.findLoad('foo & calc.exe');
```

## Recommendation

Update to version 0.1.5 or later.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.5 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-63m4-fhf2-cmf7 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-63m4-fhf2-cmf7 - github.com/advisories/GHSA-63m4-fhf2-cmf7

CVEs related to QID 980685

CVE-2017-1000219 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-63m4-fhf2-cmf7	windows-cpu		github.com/advisories/GHSA-63m4-fhf2-cmf7

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