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Security Bulletin: A remote execution vulnerability in Node.js affects IBM Rational Developer for i RPG and COBOL + Modernization Tools, Java Edition

Security Bulletin


Summary

Node.js is used as runtime and SDK for Apache Cordova applications within IBM Rational Developer for i RPG and COBOL + Modernization Tools, Java Edition. A remote execution of arbitrary commands vulnerability affecting Node.js has been published in this security bulletin. This bulletin identifies the steps to take to address the vulnerability as described in the remediation/fixes section.

Vulnerability Details

CVEID:   CVE-2024-27980
DESCRIPTION:   Node.js could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by the improper handling of batch files in child_process.spawn / child_process.spawnSync. By sending a specially crafted command line argument using args parameter, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject and execute arbitrary commands on the system.
CVSS Base score: 7.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/287430 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L)

Affected Products and Versions

Affected Product(s)Version(s)
RDi9.6

Remediation/Fixes

The issue can be fixed by loading a new version of Node.js. 

Products(s)Versions(s)Remediation/Fix/Instructions
IBM Rational Developer for i RPG and COBOL + Modernization Tools, Java Edition9.6.0.0 - 9.6.0.13

IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now by upgrading to the latest Node.js 18.x version, please follow Upgrading the Node.js that is used by Cordova or NodeRed to upgrade.


Workarounds and Mitigations

None

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References

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Acknowledgement

Change History

17 Jun 2024: 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:
17 June 2024

UID

ibm17157716