RHSA-2021:3623: Important: nodejs:12 security and bug fix update
Node.js is a software development platform for building fast and scalable network applications in the JavaScript programming language. Security Fix(es): nodejs: Use-after-free on close http2 on stream canceling (CVE-2021-22930) nodejs: Use-after-free on close http2 on stream canceling (CVE-2021-22940) c-ares: Missing input validation of host names may lead to domain hijacking (CVE-2021-3672) nodejs: Improper handling of untypical characters in domain names (CVE-2021-22931) nodejs-tar: Insufficient symlink protection allowing arbitrary file creation and overwrite (CVE-2021-32803) nodejs-tar: Insufficient absolute path sanitization allowing arbitrary file creation and overwrite (CVE-2021-32804) nodejs: Incomplete validation of tls rejectUnauthorized parameter (CVE-2021-22939) nodejs-path-parse: ReDoS via splitDeviceRe, splitTailRe and splitPathRe (CVE-2021-23343) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.Bug Fix(es): nodejs:12/nodejs: Make FIPS options always available (BZ#1993927)
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What is the severity of RHSA-2021:3623?
The severity of RHSA-2021:3623 is classified as moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:3623?
To fix RHSA-2021:3623, update your Node.js package to version 12.22.5-1.module+el8.4.0+12242+af52a4c7.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2021:3623?
RHSA-2021:3623 addresses use-after-free vulnerabilities in Node.js related to HTTP/2 stream canceling.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2021:3623?
Affected packages include nodejs, nodejs-nodemon, and npm among others.
When was RHSA-2021:3623 released?
RHSA-2021:3623 was released on November 9, 2021.