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Plain-English summary
A vulnerable Node.js dns-sync dependency could let an attacker run operating-system commands if an application passes attacker-controlled input into its DNS resolve function. The business risk depends on whether the package is present and whether that API receives untrusted data.
Executive priority
Prioritize validation where Node.js services process external input. Arbitrary command execution can become server compromise, but urgency depends on confirmed dependency use and reachable vulnerable code.
Technical view
CVE-2014-9682 affects the dns-sync module before 0.1.1 for Node.js. Sources state shell metacharacters in the first argument to the resolve API can enable arbitrary command execution in context-dependent cases.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to applications using dns-sync before 0.1.1, especially where request, form, API, or tenant-controlled values reach resolve. The source bundle does not provide CPEs or downstream product lists.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. Public references include a GitHub issue, an oss-security CVE request, and a fixing commit, but no observed campaign details.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse but consistent: vulnerable versions are before 0.1.1, and the issue is shell metacharacter handling in resolve's first argument. No CVSS, CWE, CPE, exploit status, or broad affected-product data is provided.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory Node.js dependencies for dns-sync usage.
- Upgrade dns-sync to 0.1.1 or later where present.
- Remove dns-sync if it is unused or replace it with maintained DNS handling.
- Prevent untrusted input from reaching dns-sync resolve calls.
- Review the upstream issue and commit before accepting compensating controls.
Validation and detection
- Check package manifests and lockfiles for dns-sync versions below 0.1.1.
- Inspect code paths calling the dns-sync resolve API.
- Confirm deployed artifacts match the fixed dependency version.
- Verify user-controlled values cannot reach resolve without strict validation.
- Document any exposed services that depend on vulnerable code paths.
Based on public source material and reviewed before publication.
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- Known Exploited
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/skoranga/node-dns-sync/issues/1CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- [oss-security] 20141111 CVE Request - dns-sync node moduleCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- https://github.com/skoranga/node-dns-sync/commit/d9abaae384b198db1095735ad9c1c73d7b890a0dCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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