Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/npmconf

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Advisory Summary

GHSA-57cf-349j-352g is a MODERATE out-of-bounds read vulnerability (CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read) affecting Npmconf libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves out-of-bounds read in npmconf. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.1.3.

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pkg:npm/npmconf

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

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

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-57cf-349j-352g - MODERATE Out-of-bounds Read in npmconf

GHSA-57cf-349j-352g at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-57cf-349j-352g
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read
Affected Product Npmconf
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-57cf-349j-352g

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

npmconf fixed: 2.1.3 
npm install npmconf@2.1.3
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 npmconf

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-57cf-349j-352g, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls npmconf

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Npmconf in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.1.3), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls npmconf 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-125: Out-of-bounds Read, where the product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. In Npmconf, 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

Versions of `npmconf` before 2.1.3 allocate and write to disk uninitialized memory contents when a typed number is passed as input on Node.js 4.x. ## Recommendation Update to version 2.1.3 or later. Consider switching to another config storage mechanism, as npmconf is deprecated and should not be used.

GHSA-57cf-349j-352g Affected Npmconf Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.1.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
npmconf
npm/npmconf
npm
< 2.1.3
2.1.3

References

hackerone.com/reports/320269 WEB
https://hackerone.com/reports/320269
www.npmjs.com/advisories/653 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/653

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-57cf-349j-352g?
GHSA-57cf-349j-352g is a security vulnerability in Npmconf involving Out-of-bounds Read in npmconf under CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read.
Which Npmconf versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.1.3 across affected packages: npmconf.
What version fixes GHSA-57cf-349j-352g?
Upgrading to 2.1.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is npmconf affected?
Yes, npmconf is affected in releases prior to 2.1.3. Upgrade your dependency to 2.1.3 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-57cf-349j-352g?
GHSA-57cf-349j-352g is classified under CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read (The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-57cf-349j-352g?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls npmconf'. 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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  "schema_version" : "1.4.0",
  "id" : "GHSA-57cf-349j-352g",
  "modified" : "2020-08-31T18:31:27Z",
  "published" : "2019-06-12T16:37:00Z",
  "aliases" : [ ],
  "summary" : "Out-of-bounds Read in npmconf",
  "details" : "Versions of `npmconf` before 2.1.3 allocate and write to disk uninitialized memory contents when a typed number is passed as input on Node.js 4.x.\n\n\n## Recommendation\n\nUpdate to version 2.1.3 or later. Consider switching to another config storage mechanism, as npmconf is deprecated and should not be used.",
  "severity" : [ ],
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    },
    "ranges" : [ {
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      "events" : [ {
        "introduced" : "0"
      }, {
        "fixed" : "2.1.3"
      } ]
    } ]
  } ],
  "references" : [ {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://hackerone.com/reports/320269"
  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/653"
  } ],
  "database_specific" : {
    "cwe_ids" : [ "CWE-125" ],
    "severity" : "MODERATE",
    "github_reviewed" : true,
    "github_reviewed_at" : "2019-06-12T16:35:03Z",
    "nvd_published_at" : null
  }
}