CVE-2023-30585
published 2023-11-28CVE-2023-30585: A vulnerability has been identified in the Node.js (.msi version) installation process, specifically affecting Windows users who install Node.js using the .msi…
PriorityP344high7.5CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRNUINSUCNIHAN
EPSS
1.47%
72.1th percentile
A vulnerability has been identified in the Node.js (.msi version) installation process, specifically affecting Windows users who install Node.js using the .msi installer. This vulnerability emerges during the repair operation, where the "msiexec.exe" process, running under the NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM context, attempts to read the %USERPROFILE% environment variable from the current user's registry.
The issue arises when the path referenced by the %USERPROFILE% environment variable does not exist. In such cases, the "msiexec.exe" process attempts to create the specified path in an unsafe manner, potentially leading to the creation of arbitrary folders in arbitrary locations.
The severity of this vulnerability is heightened by the fact that the %USERPROFILE% environment variable in the Windows registry can be modified by standard (or "non-privileged") users. Consequently, unprivileged actors, including malicious entities or trojans, can manipulate the environment variable key to deceive the privileged "msiexec.exe" process. This manipulation can result in the creation of folders in unintended and potentially malicious locations.
It is important to note that this vulnerability is specific to Windows users who install Node.js using the .msi installer. Users who opt for other installation methods are not affected by this particular issue.
Affected
21 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| debian | nodejs | — | — |
| nodejs | node | >= 10.0 < 10.* | 10.* |
| nodejs | node | >= 11.0 < 11.* | 11.* |
| nodejs | node | >= 12.0 < 12.* | 12.* |
| nodejs | node | >= 13.0 < 13.* | 13.* |
| nodejs | node | >= 14.0 < 14.* | 14.* |
| nodejs | node | >= 15.0 < 15.* | 15.* |
| nodejs | node | >= 16.0 < 16.20.1 | 16.20.1 |
| nodejs | node | >= 17.0 < 17.* | 17.* |
| nodejs | node | >= 18.0 < 18.16.1 | 18.16.1 |
| nodejs | node | >= 19.0 < 19.* | 19.* |
| nodejs | node | >= 20.0 < 20.3.1 | 20.3.1 |
| nodejs | node | >= 4.0 < 4.* | 4.* |
| nodejs | node | >= 5.0 < 5.* | 5.* |
| nodejs | node | >= 6.0 < 6.* | 6.* |
| nodejs | node | >= 7.0 < 7.* | 7.* |
| nodejs | node | >= 8.0 < 8.* | 8.* |
| nodejs | node | >= 9.0 < 9.* | 9.* |
| nodejs | node.js | >= 16.0.0 < 16.20.1 | 16.20.1 |
| nodejs | node.js | >= 18.0.0 < 18.16.1 | 18.16.1 |
| nodejs | node.js | >= 20.0.0 < 20.3.1 | 20.3.1 |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.17.5HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
vendor_debian7.5LOW
vendor_redhat7.5HIGH
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GHSA
GHSA-4r2r-cf85-vmc7: A vulnerability has been identified in the Node
ghsa_unreviewed·2023-11-28
CVE-2023-30585 [HIGH] GHSA-4r2r-cf85-vmc7: A vulnerability has been identified in the Node
A vulnerability has been identified in the Node.js (.msi version) installation process, specifically affecting Windows users who install Node.js using the .msi installer. This vulnerability emerges during the repair operation, where the "msiexec.exe" process, running under the NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM context, attempts to read the %USERPROFILE% environment variable from the current user's registry.
The issue arises when the path referenced by the %USERPROFILE% environment variable does not exist. In such cases, the "msiexec.exe" process attempts to create the specified path in an unsafe manner, potentially leading to the creation of arbitrary folders in arbitrary locations.
The severity of this vulnerability is heightened by the fact that the %USERPROFILE% environment variable in the Windows
CISA ICS
Siemens SINEC NMS
cisa_ics·2024-02-15
Siemens SINEC NMS
ICS Advisory
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Siemens SINEC NMS
Release DateFebruary 15, 2024
Alert CodeICSA-24-046-15
As of January 10, 2023, CISA will no longer be updating ICS security advisories for Siemens product vulnerabilities beyond the initial advisory. For the most up-to-date information on vulnerabilities in this advisory, please see Siemens' ProductCERT Security Advisories (CERT Services | Services | Siemens Global).
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## 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- CVSS v3 9.8
- ATTENTION: Exploitable remotely/low attack complexity
- Vendor: Siemens
- Equipment: SINEC NMS
- Vulnerabilities: Out-of-bounds Read, Inadequate Encryption Strength, Double Free, Use After Free, NULL Pointer Dereference, Improper Input Validation, Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data, Allocation of Resources Wit
Red Hat
nodejs: privilege escalation via Malicious Registry Key manipulation during Node.js installer repair process
vendor_redhat·2023-06-20·CVSS 7.5
CVE-2023-30585 [HIGH] nodejs: privilege escalation via Malicious Registry Key manipulation during Node.js installer repair process
nodejs: privilege escalation via Malicious Registry Key manipulation during Node.js installer repair process
A vulnerability has been identified in the Node.js (.msi version) installation process, specifically affecting Windows users who install Node.js using the .msi installer. This vulnerability emerges during the repair operation, where the "msiexec.exe" process, running under the NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM context, attempts to read the %USERPROFILE% environment variable from the current user's registry.
The issue arises when the path referenced by the %USERPROFILE% environment variable does not exist. In such cases, the "msiexec.exe" process attempts to create the specified path in an unsafe manner, potentially leading to the creation of arbitrary folders in arbitrary locations.
The severity
Debian
CVE-2023-30585: nodejs - A vulnerability has been identified in the Node.js (.msi version) installation p...
vendor_debian·2023·CVSS 7.5
CVE-2023-30585 [HIGH] CVE-2023-30585: nodejs - A vulnerability has been identified in the Node.js (.msi version) installation p...
A vulnerability has been identified in the Node.js (.msi version) installation process, specifically affecting Windows users who install Node.js using the .msi installer. This vulnerability emerges during the repair operation, where the "msiexec.exe" process, running under the NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM context, attempts to read the %USERPROFILE% environment variable from the current user's registry. The issue arises when the path referenced by the %USERPROFILE% environment variable does not exist. In such cases, the "msiexec.exe" process attempts to create the specified path in an unsafe manner, potentially leading to the creation of arbitrary folders in arbitrary locations. The severity of this vulnerability is heightened by the fact that the %USERPROFILE% environment variable in the Windows re
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2023-11-28
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