CVE-2017-16042
UnknownEPSS 4.41%
Last modified
CVE-2017-16042 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Growl adds growl notification support to nodejs. Growl before 1.10.2 does not properly sanitize input before passing it to exec, allowing for arbitrary command execution.. EPSS estimates a 4.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Growl adds growl notification support to nodejs. Growl before 1.10.2 does not properly sanitize input before passing it to exec, allowing for arbitrary command execution.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Growl Project | Growl | < 1.10.2 |
References
- https://github.com/tj/node-growl/issues/60Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/tj/node-growl/pull/61Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/146Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/tj/node-growl/issues/60Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/tj/node-growl/pull/61Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/146Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-16042?
Growl adds growl notification support to nodejs. Growl before 1.10.2 does not properly sanitize input before passing it to exec, allowing for arbitrary command execution.
How severe is CVE-2017-16042?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16042 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16042?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2017-16042?
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