QID 983162

QID 983162: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for dns-sync (GHSA-jcw8-r9xm-32c6)

Affected versions of `dns-sync` have an arbitrary command execution vulnerability in the `resolve()` method.

## Recommendation

- Use an alternative dns resolver
- Do not allow untrusted input into `dns-sync.resolve()`

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 Critical - 10 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-jcw8-r9xm-32c6 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-jcw8-r9xm-32c6 - github.com/advisories/GHSA-jcw8-r9xm-32c6

CVEs related to QID 983162

CVE-2017-16100 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-jcw8-r9xm-32c6	dns-sync		github.com/advisories/GHSA-jcw8-r9xm-32c6

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