QID 982382

QID 982382: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for dns-packet (GHSA-3wcq-x3mq-6r9p)

This affects the package dns-packet before versions 1.3.2 and 5.2.2. It creates buffers with allocUnsafe and does not always fill them before forming network packets. This can expose internal application memory over unencrypted network when querying crafted invalid domain names.

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

CVSS V3 rated as High - 6.5 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-3wcq-x3mq-6r9p for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-3wcq-x3mq-6r9p - github.com/advisories/GHSA-3wcq-x3mq-6r9p

CVEs related to QID 982382

CVE-2021-23386 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-3wcq-x3mq-6r9p	dns-packet		github.com/advisories/GHSA-3wcq-x3mq-6r9p

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