CVE-2014-9682 dns-sync command injection vulnerability
Attackers can execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the resolve API of the dns-sync Node.js library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2014-9682?
CVE-2014-9682 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Feb 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The dns-sync module before 0.1.1 for node.js allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the first argument to the resolve API function.
Weakness: CWE-77
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-9682?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including dns-sync. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
dns-sync npm | All versions | 0.1.1 |
dns-sync npm | All versions | 0.1.1 |
Products include Dns-Sync Project Dns-Sync.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9682?
Upgrade dns-sync to 0.1.1 or later.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2014-9682 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-9682 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q5pq-pgrv-fh89.