Debian update for node-sqlite3

1) Code Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU73793

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-43441

CWE-ID: CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the Statement Bindings functionality. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted Javascript file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update node-sqlite3 package to version 5.0.0+ds1-1+deb11u2.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

node-sqlite3 (Debian package): before 5.0.0+ds1-1+deb11u2

External links

http://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5373

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.