CVE-2023-29017
vm2 vulnerable to sandbox escape
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS 3.1
EPSS 75.0%
Description
vm2 was not properly handling host objects passed to `Error.prepareStackTrace` in case of unhandled async errors. - vm2 version: ~3.9.14 - Node version: 18.15.0, 19.8.1, 17.9.1 ### Impact A threat actor can bypass the sandbox protections to gain remote code execution rights on the host running the sandbox. ### Patches This vulnerability was patched in the release of version `3.9.15` of `vm2`. ### Workarounds None.
How to fix CVE-2023-29017
To remediate CVE-2023-29017, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- —upgrade to 3.9.15 or later
Is CVE-2023-29017 being exploited?
Likely — EPSS is 75.0%, placing CVE-2023-29017 in the top tier of vulnerabilities by exploitation probability. Prioritise patching.
Affected packages (1)
- from 0, < 3.9.15
CVSS scores
| Source | Version | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| osv | CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL9.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |