Check Point Advisories

Nodejs js-yaml load() Code Execution (CVE-2013-4660)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2013-3529
Date Published:	22 Dec 2013
Severity:	High
Last Updated:	Thursday 02 January, 2025
Source:	CVE-2013-4660
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R75
Who is Vulnerable?	Js-yaml project 2.0.4 and below
Vulnerability Description	A JavaScript Code Execution vulnerability has been reported in Nodejs.
Vulnerability Details	A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted string that triggers an EVAL operation. Successful exploitation could result in arbitrary code execution on the target machine.

Protection Overview

This protection will detect and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability.

In order for the protection to be activated, update your product to the latest update. For information on how to update , go to SBP-2006-05, Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

Security Gateway R75 / R71 / R70

In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Nodejs js-yaml load() Code Execution protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
Install policy on all modules.

SmartView Tracker will log the following entries:
Attack Name: Web Server Enforcement Violation
Attack Information: Nodejs js-yaml load() Code Execution