#VU55560 Use-after-free in Node.js - CVE-2021-22930
Published: August 3, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU55560
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-22930
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Node.js
Node.js
Software vendor:
Node.js Foundation
Node.js Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing HTTP/2 stream canceling requests. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP/2 request, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.