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CVE-2024-27935

HIGH

Deno's Node.js Compatibility Runtime has Cross-Session Data Contamination

Published March 5, 2024Updated March 21, 2024Source: osv

Summary

### Summary A vulnerability in Deno's Node.js compatibility runtime allows for cross-session data contamination during simultaneous asynchronous reads from Node.js streams sourced from sockets or files. The issue arises from the re-use of a global buffer (BUF) in stream_wrap.ts used as a performance optimization to limit allocations during these asynchronous read operations. This can lead to data intended for one session being received by another session, potentially resulting in data corruption and unexpected behavior. ### Details A bug in Deno's Node.js compatibility runtime results in data cross-reception during simultaneous asynchronous reads from Node.js network streams. When multiple independent network socket connections are involved, this vulnerability can be triggered. For instance, two separate server sockets that receive data from their respective client sockets and then echo the received data back to the client using Node.js streams may experience an issue where data from one socket may appear on another socket. Due to the improper isolation of the global buffer (`BUF`), data sent by one socket can end up being incorrectly received by another socket. Consequently, data intended for one session may be exposed to another session, potentially leading to data corruption and unexpected behavior. This buffer was introduced as a performance optimization to avoid excessive allocations during network read operations. In cases where the [net.Stream](https://nodejs.org/api/net.html) is connected to a remote server such as a database or key/value store such as Redis, this may result in a packet received on one connection being presented to another, causing data cross-contamination between multiple users and potentially leaking sensitive information. It is important to note that this vulnerability does not affect Deno network streams created with the `Deno.listen` and `Deno.connect` APIs. The impact of this issue may extend beyond node.js network streams, however, and may also affect asynchronous reads from non-network node.js Stream such as those created from files. ### PoC https://github.com/denoland/deno/issues/20188 ### Impact This affects all users of Deno that use the node.js compatibility layer for network communication or other streams, including packages that may require node.js libraries indirectly.

Remediation

Upgrade to the fixed version using your package manager.

Cargo
Update deno to 1.36.3 or later
cargo update -p deno --precise 1.36.3

After upgrading, run your dependency scanner again to confirm the vulnerability is resolved.

Affected Packages (1)

PackageEcosystemAffectedFixed In
deno
crates.io
All versions1.36.3

Vulnerability Classification

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifiers for this vulnerability type.

CVSS Score Breakdown

What the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) 7.2 score means for each attack dimension.

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
Low

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:L

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27935?
Deno's Node.js Compatibility Runtime has Cross-Session Data Contamination This vulnerability has been assigned a severity rating of HIGH (CVSS score: 7.2/10).
How do I check if my project is affected by CVE-2024-27935?
CVE-2024-27935 affects deno. Use GeekWala's free vulnerability scanner to check your dependencies against CVE-2024-27935 and 200,000+ other known vulnerabilities.

Severity & Exploitability

CVSS Score
7.2

High exploitability or significant impact. Prioritize remediation within days.

Also Known As

GHSA-wrqv-pf6j-mqjp

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