SB2026042927 - Ubuntu update for node-follow-redirects

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 4 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0155)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

2) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0536)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

3) Open redirect (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-26159)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to redirect victims to arbitrary URL.

The vulnerability exists due to improper sanitization of user-supplied data within the url.parse() function. A remote attacker can create a link that leads to a trusted website, however, when clicked, redirects the victim to arbitrary domain.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to perform a phishing attack and steal potentially sensitive information.

4) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-28849)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to credentials are shared via headers when following cross-domain redirects. A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive information.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8217-1