CVE-2021-22940
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 13.97%
Last modified
CVE-2021-22940 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Node.js before 16.6.1, 14.17.5, and 12.22.5 is vulnerable to a use after free attack where an attacker might be able to exploit the memory corruption, to change process behavior.. EPSS estimates a 13.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Node.js before 16.6.1, 14.17.5, and 12.22.5 is vulnerable to a use after free attack where an attacker might be able to exploit the memory corruption, to change process behavior.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nodejs | Node.Js | >= 12.0.0, < 12.22.5 |
| Nodejs | Node.Js | >= 14.0.0, < 14.17.5 |
| Nodejs | Node.Js | >= 16.0.0, < 16.6.2 |
| Oracle | Graalvm | 20.3.3 |
| Oracle | Graalvm | 21.2.0 |
| Oracle | Jd Edwards Enterpriseone Tools | <= 9.2.6.1 |
| Oracle | Peoplesoft Enterprise Peopletools | 8.57 |
| Oracle | Peoplesoft Enterprise Peopletools | 8.58 |
| Oracle | Peoplesoft Enterprise Peopletools | 8.59 |
| Netapp | Nextgen Api | All versions |
| Siemens | Sinec Infrastructure Network Services | < 1.0.1.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-389290.pdfPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/1238162Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/10/msg00006.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/aug-2021-security-releases/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210923-0001/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2022.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-389290.pdfPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/1238162Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/10/msg00006.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/aug-2021-security-releases/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210923-0001/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2022.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-22940?
Node.js before 16.6.1, 14.17.5, and 12.22.5 is vulnerable to a use after free attack where an attacker might be able to exploit the memory corruption, to change process behavior.
How severe is CVE-2021-22940?
CVE-2021-22940 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 13.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22940?
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.
How Strix Helps
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