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CVE-2022-39381

7.5 · HIGH

Muhammara is a node module with c/cpp bindings to modify PDF with js for node or electron (based/replacement on/of galkhana/hummusjs).

Published Nov 2, 2022CWE-690EPSS 0.78%

Overview

CVE-2022-39381 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 2, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Muhammara is a node module with c/cpp bindings to modify PDF with js for node or electron (based/replacement on/of galkhana/hummusjs). The package muhammara before 2.6.0; all versions of package hummus are vulnerable to Denial of Service (DoS) when supplied with a maliciously crafted PDF file to be appended to another. This issue has been patched in 2.6.0 for muhammara and not at all for hummus. As a workaround, do not process files from untrusted sources.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/galkahana/HummusJS/issues/293GitHubgithub.com/julianhille/MuhammaraJS/issues/191GitHubgithub.com/julianhille/MuhammaraJS/pull/194GitHubgithub.com/julianhille/MuhammaraJS/security/advisories/GHSA-rcrx-fpjp-mfrwGitHubgithub.com/galkahana/HummusJS/issues/293GitHubgithub.com/julianhille/MuhammaraJS/issues/191GitHubgithub.com/julianhille/MuhammaraJS/pull/194GitHubgithub.com/julianhille/MuhammaraJS/security/advisories/GHSA-rcrx-fpjp-mfrw

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-39381?

CVE-2022-39381 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 2, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-39381?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-39381?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-39381?

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