QID 981590

QID 981590: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for yarn (GHSA-5xf4-f2fq-f69j)

In Yarn before 1.21.1, the package install functionality can be abused to generate arbitrary symlinks on the host filesystem by using specially crafted "bin" keys. Existing files could be overwritten depending on the current user permission set.

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

CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.8 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.8 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-5xf4-f2fq-f69j for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-5xf4-f2fq-f69j - github.com/advisories/GHSA-5xf4-f2fq-f69j

CVEs related to QID 981590

CVE-2019-10773 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-5xf4-f2fq-f69j	yarn		github.com/advisories/GHSA-5xf4-f2fq-f69j

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