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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201612-43
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: Node.js: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: December 13, 2016
Bugs: #568900, #586084, #595256
ID: 201612-43
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Synopsis
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Node.js, the worst of which
can allow remote attackers to cause Denial of Service conditions.
Background
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Node.js is a JavaScript runtime built on Chrome’s V8 JavaScript engine.
Affected packages
=================
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 net-libs/nodejs < 4.6.1 *>= 0.12.17
>= 4.6.1
Description
===========
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Node.js. Please review
the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Impact
======
A remote attacker could possibly cause a Denial of Service condition,
or conduct man-in-the-middle attacks.
Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
==========
All Node.js 0.12.x users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge –sync
# emerge –ask –oneshot –verbose “>=net-libs/nodejs-0.12.17”
All Node.js 4.6.x users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge –sync
# emerge –ask –oneshot –verbose “>=net-libs/nodejs-4.6.1”
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2015-8027
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2015-8027
[ 2 ] CVE-2016-2086
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2086
[ 3 ] CVE-2016-2216
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2216
[ 4 ] CVE-2016-5325
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5325
Availability
============
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-43
Concerns?
=========
Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
confidentiality and security of our users’ machines is of utmost
importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
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Copyright 2016 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).
The contents of this document are licensed under the
Creative Commons – Attribution / Share Alike license.
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5
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Severity: Normal
Title: Node.js: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: December 13, 2016
Bugs: #568900, #586084, #595256
ID: 201612-43
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Synopsis
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Node.js, the worst of which
can allow remote attackers to cause Denial of Service conditions.
Background
==========
Node.js is a JavaScript runtime built on Chrome’s V8 JavaScript engine.
Affected packages
=================
——————————————————————-
Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 net-libs/nodejs < 4.6.1 *>= 0.12.17
>= 4.6.1
Description
===========
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Node.js. Please review
the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Impact
======
A remote attacker could possibly cause a Denial of Service condition,
or conduct man-in-the-middle attacks.
Workaround
==========
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
==========
All Node.js 0.12.x users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge –sync
# emerge –ask –oneshot –verbose “>=net-libs/nodejs-0.12.17”
All Node.js 4.6.x users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge –sync
# emerge –ask –oneshot –verbose “>=net-libs/nodejs-4.6.1”
References
==========
[ 1 ] CVE-2015-8027
<a class=”moz-txt-link-freetext” href=”http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2015-8027″>http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2015-8027</a>
[ 2 ] CVE-2016-2086
<a class=”moz-txt-link-freetext” href=”http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2086″>http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2086</a>
[ 3 ] CVE-2016-2216
<a class=”moz-txt-link-freetext” href=”http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2216″>http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2216</a>
[ 4 ] CVE-2016-5325
<a class=”moz-txt-link-freetext” href=”http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5325″>http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5325</a>
Availability
============
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
<a class=”moz-txt-link-freetext” href=”https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-43″>https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-43</a>
Concerns?
=========
Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
confidentiality and security of our users’ machines is of utmost
importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
<a class=”moz-txt-link-abbreviated” href=”mailto:security@gentoo.org”>security@gentoo.org</a> or alternatively, you may file a bug at
<a class=”moz-txt-link-freetext” href=”https://bugs.gentoo.org”>https://bugs.gentoo.org</a>.
License
=======
Copyright 2016 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).
The contents of this document are licensed under the
Creative Commons – Attribution / Share Alike license.
<a class=”moz-txt-link-freetext” href=”http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5″>http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5</a></pre>
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