Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/node-worker-threads-pool

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-7vxc-q7rv-qfj8
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2021-29057 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) denial of service vulnerability (CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption) affecting Node worker threads pool libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves suchmokuo node-worker-threads-pool denial of service vulnerability. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

1 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:npm/node-worker-threads-pool

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

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

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-7vxc-q7rv-qfj8 CVE-2021-29057 MODERATE SUCHMOKUO node-worker-threads-pool denial of service Vulnerability

CVE-2021-29057 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2021-29057
GHSA Identifier GHSA-7vxc-q7rv-qfj8
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
Affected Product Node worker threads pool
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2021-29057

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Node worker threads pool 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-worker-threads-pool fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install node-worker-threads-pool@Latest secure release
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-worker-threads-pool

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2021-29057, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls node-worker-threads-pool

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

Note: The npm ls node-worker-threads-pool 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-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption, where the product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource. In Node worker threads pool, 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

An issue was discovered in StaticPool in SUCHMOKUO node-worker-threads-pool version 1.4.3 that allows attackers to cause a denial of service. This can be mitigated by manually creating a timeout. For example: ```ts const { StaticPool } = require(\"node-worker-threads-pool\"); const staticPool = new StaticPool({ size: 1, task: (n) => { while (n) { console.log(\"a\"); } return n; } }); staticPool.createExecutor().setTimeout(10).exec(1).then((result) => { console.log(\"result from thread pool:\", result); }).catch(() => console.error('timeout')); ```

CVE-2021-29057 Affected Node worker threads pool Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
node-worker-threads-pool
npm/node-worker-threads-pool
npm
≤ 1.4.3

References

NVD — CVE-2021-29057 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-29057
Node worker threads pool Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/SUCHMOKUO/node-worker-threads-pool/issues/20
Node worker threads pool Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/SUCHMOKUO/node-worker-threads-pool

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-29057?
CVE-2021-29057 is a security vulnerability in Node worker threads pool involving SUCHMOKUO node-worker-threads-pool denial of service Vulnerability under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption.
Which Node worker threads pool versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: node-worker-threads-pool.
What version fixes CVE-2021-29057?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is node-worker-threads-pool affected?
Yes, node-worker-threads-pool is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-29057?
CVE-2021-29057 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2021-29057?
CVE-2021-29057 is classified under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption (The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2021-29057?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls node-worker-threads-pool'. 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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  "id" : "GHSA-7vxc-q7rv-qfj8",
  "modified" : "2024-10-03T17:26:26Z",
  "published" : "2023-08-11T15:30:46Z",
  "aliases" : [ "CVE-2021-29057" ],
  "summary" : "SUCHMOKUO node-worker-threads-pool denial of service Vulnerability",
  "details" : "An issue was discovered in StaticPool in SUCHMOKUO node-worker-threads-pool version 1.4.3 that allows attackers to cause a denial of service.\n\nThis can be mitigated by manually creating a timeout. For example:\n\n```ts\nconst { StaticPool } = require(\\\"node-worker-threads-pool\\\");\n\t\n\tconst staticPool = new StaticPool({\n size: 1,\n task: (n) => {\n while (n) {\n console.log(\\\"a\\\");\n }\n return n;\n }\n});\n \n staticPool.createExecutor().setTimeout(10).exec(1).then((result) => {\n console.log(\\\"result from thread pool:\\\", result);\n}).catch(() => console.error('timeout'));\n```",
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  "database_specific" : {
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