Security Bulletin
Summary
Security Vulnerabilities affect IBM Cloud Private - Node.js
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2021-39135
DESCRIPTION: Node.js @npmcli/arborist module could allow a local attacker to launch a symlink attack. By replacing the node_modules folder of the root project or any of its dependencies with a symbolic link, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to write package dependencies to any arbitrary location on the file system.
CVSS Base score: 8.2
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/208464 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N)
Affected Products and Versions
| Affected Product(s) | Version(s) |
| IBM Cloud Private | 3.2.1 CD |
| IBM Cloud Private | 3.2.2 CD |
Remediation/Fixes
- IBM Cloud Private 3.2.1
- IBM Cloud Private 3.2.2
For IBM Cloud Private 3.1.0, 3.1.1, 3.1.2, 3.2.0
- Upgrade to the latest Continuous Delivery (CD) update package, IBM Cloud Private 3.2.2.
- If required, individual product fixes can be made available between CD update packages for resolution of problems. Contact IBM support for assistance
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
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References
Change History
22 Apr 2022: Initial Publication
*The CVSS Environment Score is customer environment specific and will ultimately impact the Overall CVSS Score. Customers can evaluate the impact of this vulnerability in their environments by accessing the links in the Reference section of this Security Bulletin.
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Document Location
Worldwide
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Document Information
Modified date:
22 April 2022
Initial Publish date:
22 April 2022
UID
ibm16574475