CVE-2024-32477: deno Command Injection

Description

Deno is a JavaScript, TypeScript, and WebAssembly runtime with secure defaults. By using ANSI escape sequences and a race between `libc::tcflush(0, libc::TCIFLUSH)` and reading standard input, it's possible to manipulate the permission prompt and force it to allow an unsafe action regardless of the user input. Some ANSI escape sequences act as a info request to the master terminal emulator and the terminal emulator sends back the reply in the PTY channel. standard streams also use this channel to send and get data. For example the `\033[6n` sequence requests the current cursor position. These sequences allow us to append data to the standard input of Deno. This vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass Deno permission policy. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.42.2.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.7

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-78 OS Command Injection

CWE-362 CWE-362

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
deno	deno	< 1.42.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/denoland/deno/security/advisories/GHSA-95cj-3hr2-7j5j https://github.com/denoland/deno/security/advisories/GHSA-95cj-3hr2-7j5j

Exploits

https://github.com/denoland/deno/security/advisories/GHSA-95cj-3hr2-7j5j https://github.com/denoland/deno/security/advisories/GHSA-95cj-3hr2-7j5j

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-32477? +

Deno is a JavaScript, TypeScript, and WebAssembly runtime with secure defaults. By using ANSI escape sequences and a race between `libc::tcflush(0, libc::TCIFLUSH)` and reading standard input, it's possible to manipulate the permission prompt and force it to allow an unsafe action regardless of the user input. Some ANSI escape sequences act as a info request to the master terminal emulator and the terminal emulator sends back the reply in the PTY channel. standard streams also use this channel to send and get data. For example the `\033[6n` sequence requests the current cursor position. These sequences allow us to append data to the standard input of Deno. This vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass Deno permission policy. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.42.2. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.7 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-32477? +

CVE-2024-32477 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.7 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-32477? +

CVE-2024-32477 affects products from deno, specifically: deno. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-32477? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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