Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/node-ipc

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Advisory Summary

GHSA-3mpp-xfvh-qh37 is a LOW node-ipc behavior change vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Node ipc libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves node-ipc behavior change. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 12.0.0.

3 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:npm/node-ipc

3 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:npm/node-ipc. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-3mpp-xfvh-qh37 - LOW node-ipc behavior change
GHSA-97m3-w2cp-4xx6 CVE-2022-23812 CRITICAL Embedded Malicious Code in node-ipc
GHSA-8gr3-2gjw-jj7g - LOW Hidden functionality in node-ipc

GHSA-3mpp-xfvh-qh37 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3mpp-xfvh-qh37
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Node ipc
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-3mpp-xfvh-qh37

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

node-ipc fixed: 12.0.0 
npm install node-ipc@12.0.0
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 node-ipc

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-3mpp-xfvh-qh37, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls node-ipc

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Node ipc in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 12.0.0), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls node-ipc 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 General Security Weakness. In Node ipc, 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

node-ipc starting in version 11.0.0 and prior to version 12.0.0 includes a message from the maintainer that is written to the user’s desktop. Please review the version changes before proceeding.

GHSA-3mpp-xfvh-qh37 Affected Node ipc Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
12.0.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
node-ipc
npm/node-ipc
npm
≥ 11.0.0
< 12.0.0
12.0.0

References

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/RIAEvangelist/node-ipc/commit/a98efaedbf090d7bf4d6bdf07761301c531608af
Node ipc Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/RIAEvangelist/node-ipc
Node ipc Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/RIAEvangelist/node-ipc/compare/10.1.0...12.0.0
Node ipc Release RELEASE
https://github.com/RIAEvangelist/node-ipc/releases/tag/v11.0.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-3mpp-xfvh-qh37?
GHSA-3mpp-xfvh-qh37 is a security vulnerability in Node ipc involving node-ipc behavior change under General Security Weakness.
Which Node ipc versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 12.0.0 across affected packages: node-ipc.
What version fixes GHSA-3mpp-xfvh-qh37?
Upgrading to 12.0.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is node-ipc affected?
Yes, node-ipc is affected in releases prior to 12.0.0. Upgrade your dependency to 12.0.0 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-3mpp-xfvh-qh37?
GHSA-3mpp-xfvh-qh37 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-3mpp-xfvh-qh37?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls node-ipc'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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