RHSA-2021:3638: 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. The following packages have been upgraded to a later upstream version: nodejs (12.22.5). (BZ#1994939)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-hosted-git-info: Regular Expression denial of service via shortcutMatch in fromUrl() (CVE-2021-23362) nodejs-ssri: Regular expression DoS (ReDoS) when parsing malicious SRI in strict mode (CVE-2021-27290) 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) libuv: out-of-bounds read in uv__idna_toascii() can lead to information disclosures or crashes (CVE-2021-22918) 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#1993928)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2021:3638?
RHSA-2021:3638 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:3638?
You can resolve RHSA-2021:3638 by upgrading Node.js to version 12.22.5-1.module+el8.2.0+12241+a3db445b or later.
What packages are affected by RHSA-2021:3638?
The affected packages include nodejs, nodejs-nodemon, nodejs-devel, and several others.
What vulnerabilities does RHSA-2021:3638 address?
RHSA-2021:3638 addresses vulnerabilities related to Node.js that could lead to unexpected behavior.
Is it safe to continue using my system without applying RHSA-2021:3638 fixes?
It is not advisable to ignore RHSA-2021:3638 updates since they contain important security fixes.