GHSA-f478-xwv9-p93q: Duplicate Advisory Kerberos For NodeJS Allows DLL Vulnerability

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CVSS 7.8
CWE-427
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-f478-xwv9-p93q is a HIGH (CVSS 7.8) kerberos for nodejs allows dll vulnerability (CWE-427: Uncontrolled Search Path Element) affecting Duplicate Advisory libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves kerberos for nodejs allows dll injection. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.0.0.

GHSA-f478-xwv9-p93q at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-f478-xwv9-p93q
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.8
CWE Classification CWE-427: Uncontrolled Search Path Element
Affected Product Duplicate Advisory
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix GHSA-f478-xwv9-p93q

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Duplicate Advisory dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

kerberos fixed: 1.0.0 
npm install kerberos@1.0.0
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls kerberos

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-f478-xwv9-p93q, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls kerberos

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Duplicate Advisory in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.0.0), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls kerberos command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-427: Uncontrolled Search Path Element, where the product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. In Duplicate Advisory, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

## Duplicate Advisory This advisory has been withdrawn because it is a duplicate of GHSA-m2mx-rfpw-jghv. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ## Original Description The kerberos package before 1.0.0 for Node.js allows arbitrary code execution and privilege escalation via injection of malicious DLLs through use of the kerberos_sspi LoadLibrary() method, because of a DLL path search.

GHSA-f478-xwv9-p93q Affected Duplicate Advisory Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.0.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
kerberos
npm/kerberos
npm
< 1.0.0
1.0.0

References

NVD — GHSA-f478-xwv9-p93q NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-13110
medium.com/@kiddo_ha3ker/dll-i... WEB
https://medium.com/@kiddo_Ha3ker/dll-injection-attack-in-kerberos-npm-package-cb4b32031cd
www.npmjs.com/advisories/1514 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1514

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-f478-xwv9-p93q?
GHSA-f478-xwv9-p93q is a security vulnerability in Duplicate Advisory involving Kerberos for NodeJS allows DLL Injection under CWE-427: Uncontrolled Search Path Element.
Which Duplicate Advisory versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.0.0 across affected packages: kerberos.
What version fixes GHSA-f478-xwv9-p93q?
Upgrading to 1.0.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is kerberos affected?
Yes, kerberos is affected in releases prior to 1.0.0. Upgrade your dependency to 1.0.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-f478-xwv9-p93q?
GHSA-f478-xwv9-p93q has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-f478-xwv9-p93q?
GHSA-f478-xwv9-p93q is classified under CWE-427: Uncontrolled Search Path Element (The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-f478-xwv9-p93q?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls kerberos'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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