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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.814520
Category:Privilege escalation
Title:Node.js 'debugger' Privilege Escalation Vulnerability - Mac OS X
Summary:Node.js is prone to a privilege escalation vulnerability.
Description:Summary:
Node.js is prone to a privilege escalation vulnerability.

Vulnerability Insight:
The flaw exists in due to an error in 'Debugger'.
Debugger port 5858 listens on any interface by default, When the debugger
is enabled with 'node --debug' or 'node debug'.

Vulnerability Impact:
Successful exploitation will allow remote
attackers to conduct spoofing attacks.

Affected Software/OS:
Node.js versions prior to 6.15.0 on Mac OS X.

Solution:
Upgrade to Node.js version 6.15.0 or later. Please see the references for more information.

CVSS Score:
6.8

CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2018-12120
BugTraq ID: 106040
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106040
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