QID 982336

QID 982336: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for netmask (GHSA-pch5-whg9-qr2r)

The netmask package before 2.0.1 for Node.js mishandles certain unexpected characters in an IP address string, such as an octal digit of 9. This (in some situations) allows attackers to bypass access control that is based on IP addresses. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2021-28918.

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

CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5.3 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-pch5-whg9-qr2r for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-pch5-whg9-qr2r - github.com/advisories/GHSA-pch5-whg9-qr2r

CVEs related to QID 982336

CVE-2021-29418 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-pch5-whg9-qr2r	netmask		github.com/advisories/GHSA-pch5-whg9-qr2r

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