Security Bulletin: Vulnerability in Node.js affects Cloud Pak System [CVE-2023-42282]

Summary

Node.js IP package code execution vulnerability affects Cloud Pak System on Power [CVE-2023-42282].

Vulnerability Details

CVEID:CVE-2023-42282
**DESCRIPTION:**Node.js IP package could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a server-side request forgery flaw in the ip.isPublic() function. By sending a specially crafted request using a hexadecimal representation of a private IP address, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system and obtain sensitive information.
CVSS Base score: 9.8
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/282923 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)

Affected Products and Versions

Remediation/Fixes

For unsupported versions the recommendation is to upgrade to supported version of the product.

This security bulletin applies to Cloud Pak System, Cloud Pak System Software, Cloud Pak System Software Suite.

For IBM Cloud Pak System v2.3.1.1, v.2.3.2.0 for Power

upgrade to IBM Cloud Pak System v2.3.3.7, apply Cloud Pak System v2.3.3.7 Interim Fix 1 at Fix Central.

Information on upgrading to Cloud Pak System v2.3.3.7 available at <https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6982511&gt;

For IBM Cloud Pak System v2.3.3.7 for Power

upgrade to Cloud Pak System v2.3.3.7 Interim Fix 1 at Fix Central.

Information on upgrading available at <http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10887959&gt;.

Workarounds and Mitigations

None