QID 982376

QID 982376: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for netmask (GHSA-4c7m-wxvm-r7gc)

Improper input validation of octal strings in netmask npm package v1.0.6 and below allows unauthenticated remote attackers to perform indeterminate SSRF, RFI, and LFI attacks on many of the dependent packages. A remote unauthenticated attacker can bypass packages relying on netmask to filter IPs and reach critical VPN or LAN hosts.

:exclamation: NOTE: The fix for this issue was incomplete. A subsequent fix was made in version `2.0.1` which was assigned [CVE-2021-29418 / GHSA-pch5-whg9-qr2r](https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-pch5-whg9-qr2r). For complete protection from this vulnerability an upgrade to version 2.0.1 or later is recommended.

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

CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.1 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.4 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-4c7m-wxvm-r7gc for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-4c7m-wxvm-r7gc - github.com/advisories/GHSA-4c7m-wxvm-r7gc

CVEs related to QID 982376

CVE-2021-28918 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-4c7m-wxvm-r7gc	netmask		github.com/advisories/GHSA-4c7m-wxvm-r7gc

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