QID 983392

QID 983392: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for secure-compare (GHSA-h9x2-5rm7-x4gm)

Versions of `secure-compare` prior to 3.0.1 are affected by a vulnerability that results in the package always returning true when comparing two strings of the same length, despite differences in the contents of those strings.

## Recommendation

Upgrade to version 3.0.1 or later.

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-h9x2-5rm7-x4gm for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-h9x2-5rm7-x4gm - github.com/advisories/GHSA-h9x2-5rm7-x4gm

CVEs related to QID 983392

CVE-2015-9238 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-h9x2-5rm7-x4gm	secure-compare		github.com/advisories/GHSA-h9x2-5rm7-x4gm

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