[ GLSA 202003-48 ] Node.js

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: Node.js: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 202003-48)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: local, remote
Date: 2020-03-20
Bug(s): #658074, #665656, #672136, #679132, #702988, #708458
ID: 202003-48

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Node.js, worst of which
could allow remote attackers to write arbitrary files.


Background

Node.js is a JavaScript runtime built on Chrome’s V8 JavaScript
engine.


Affected Packages

Package: net-libs/nodejs
Vulnerable: < 12.15.0
Unaffected: >= 10.19.0 < 10.19.1
Unaffected: >= 12.15.0 < 12.15.1
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Node.js. Please review
the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.


Impact

A remote attacker could possibly write arbitrary files, cause a Denial
of Service condition or can conduct HTTP request splitting attacks.


Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All Node.js <12.x users should upgrade to the latest version: