CVE-2017-16066: opencv.js - Environment Variable Hijacking
Summary
CVE-2017-16066: opencv.js is malware. Affects opencv.js versions < 1.2.1. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The opencv.js package is an npm module that provides JavaScript bindings for OpenCV, a popular computer vision library. It allows developers to utilize OpenCV functionality in their JavaScript applications. However, a moderate severity vulnerability (CVE-2017-16066) was discovered in opencv.js, which allowed for the hijacking of environment variables. This malicious module has since been unpublished by npm.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in opencv.js allowed an attacker to exploit the package and gain control over environment variables. By manipulating these variables, an attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, or perform other malicious actions. This vulnerability posed a moderate risk to applications utilizing opencv.js.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. It is advised to update the package to a non-vulnerable version as soon as possible.
Conclusion
The opencv.js package was found to have a moderate severity vulnerability that allowed for the hijacking of environment variables. It is crucial to update to a non-vulnerable version of the package to mitigate the risk. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
opencv.js is an npm module that provides JavaScript bindings for OpenCV, a computer vision library.
This vulnerability allowed an attacker to hijack environment variables, potentially leading to the execution of arbitrary code or other malicious actions.
To fix this vulnerability, update the opencv.js package to a version beyond 1.2.1, which is not affected by the issue.
No specific workaround is mentioned for this vulnerability. Updating the package to a non-vulnerable version is the recommended solution.
You can find more information about this vulnerability in the GitHub Advisory Database: https://github.com/github/advisory-database/blob/main/advisories/github-reviewed/2018/08/GHSA-5hxw-r847-qfwp/GHSA-5hxw-r847-qfwp.json
