RHSA-2021:3639: 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#1994941)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#1993929)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2021:3639?
The severity of RHSA-2021:3639 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:3639?
To fix RHSA-2021:3639, upgrade to the patched version of Node.js, specifically 12.22.5-1.module+el8.1.0+12238+63fe3aec.
What packages are affected by RHSA-2021:3639?
RHSA-2021:3639 impacts several packages including nodejs, nodejs-nodemon, and npm among others.
Is RHSA-2021:3639 a critical vulnerability?
No, RHSA-2021:3639 is not classified as a critical vulnerability but is important and should be addressed.
When was RHSA-2021:3639 published?
RHSA-2021:3639 was published on December 15, 2021.