Fix ENOBUFS issue #496
Fix ENOBUFS issue #496
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- [High]Avoid using execSync() function as it executes a shell command in a synchronous manner and can potentially introduce injection attacks
The current code uses execSync() method to executesudo journalctlcommand which is potentially unsafe. Replace execSync() with a different function such as exec() or spawn() which has better options for argument sanitization and does not execute in a synchronous manner. - [High]Use parameterized queries instead of string concatenation to prevent SQL injection attacks
As there is no query parameterization for the SQL statement, this code is potentially vulnerable to SQL injection attacks. Parameterize the SQL queries to ensure that user-supplied data is properly sanitized and validated before it is added to the final SQL statement. - [High]Validate command arguments and escape shell metacharacters to prevent injection attacks
Executing shell commands with unsanitized input can lead to command injection attacks. In this code, thesudo journalctlcommand is potentially vulnerable to injection attacks. Use shell escape functions or libraries such as ShellJS in order to properly escape any shell metacharacters. Additionally, validate and sanitize any command arguments to ensure they are safe to use in shell commands. - [High]Do not use sudo to run the process as it can introduce security risks
Using sudo in this code to run the agent process can result in unnecessary security risks. Running a process with elevated privileges should be avoided unless absolutely necessary. Instead of running the process with elevated privileges, configure the necessary system permissions for the user to run the process without the need for sudo. Modify the necessary configuration files, or adjust the system settings as appropriate. - [Medium]Use a lower privilege user to run the agent service instead of root user
Running a service with root privileges can pose a security risk as it can potentially be exploited by attackers to gain full control of the system. Create a separate user with the least privileges necessary to run the agent service and configure the service to run under that user account. - [Medium]Limit the amount of data read from standard output buffer to prevent potential denial-of-service (DoS) attacks
Setting maxBuffer to 10 MB can cause the process to hang or crash if it receives more than the expected amount of data from the standard output buffer. To prevent potential DoS attacks, limit the amount of data read from the standard output buffer to a reasonable and appropriate value. - [Low]Use strict mode to enforce a set of coding standards and prevent the use of undeclared variables
The code does not enable strict mode which can lead to programming errors and security vulnerabilities. Add the 'use strict' statement at the beginning of the JavaScript file to enforce coding standards and prevent the use of undeclared variables. - [Low]Avoid using a regular expression to validate email addresses as it can produce false negatives or allow possible injection attacks
Email addresses are validated using a regular expression which can sometimes produce false negatives or allow possible injection attacks. Use a well-established email validation library or API to ensure that the email addresses are validated properly and securely. - [Low]Avoid using console.log() in production code as it can leak sensitive data
The console.log() is used in production code which can result in leaking sensitive data. Remove all calls to console.log() and other similar logging functions in the production code.
dist/post/index.js
- [High]Avoid using execSync method for executing shell commands
execSync could be dangerous if input is not sanitized properly, try not to use it whenever possible in favor of promise based commands such as execa or shelljs. Replace execSync with safer alternatives like execa or shelljs. In this case, use execa instead and handle errors with try-catch. Instead of using external_child_process, install the execa package with npm and then use it:
const execa = require('execa');
try{
const journalLog = await execa.shell('sudo journalctl -u agent.service --lines=1000', {maxBuffer: 1024 * 1024 * 10 });
console.log(journalLog.stdout);
} catch(err) {
console.log(err);
} - [High]Do not execute commands with sudo inside application or scripts
Using sudo inside application or scripts exposes the system to potential security risks because the application would run as an administrative user. Use non-administrative user with appropriate privileges to execute commands. The best way to do this is to run the application or script in a container with the least possible privilege. - [Medium]Ensure that input is sanitized before passing it to the command execution system
When executing an external command, ensure that input is properly sanitized and validated before it is passed along to the command execution system to prevent Command Injection attacks. Perform input validation and sanitization of input where possible to prevent Command Injection attacks. In this case, check that disable_sudo variable has the expected boolean value before passing it on as input to the shell command. - [Low]Logging sensitive information to console is not recommended
Logging sensitive information to console could potentially leak that information. Typically it's not advisable to log sensitive information in a production system given that logs are almost always persistent. Do not log sensitive information to console or log in a production environment. However, only log sensitive information if necessary, and make sure that it is properly masked so that sensitive data can't be recovered.
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- [High]Do not use 'execSync' function
The 'execSync' function executes the command synchronously blocking the event loop until the command is complete and is considered insecure. Instead, use 'execFile' or 'spawn' that allow better control over child processes. Replace 'execSync' with 'spawn' or 'execFile' function, which provide better control over child processes. - [Medium]Do not use 'sudo' with 'execSync'
The use of 'sudo' with 'execSync' function is insecure as it gives administrative privileges to the executed command. It is recommended to use the 'sudo' option or run the program with elevated permissions rather than using 'sudo' with 'execSync'. Execute the program with elevated permissions or use the 'sudo' option rather than using 'sudo' with 'execSync'. - [Medium]Limit the output of the executed command
Limiting the output of an executed command to only what is necessary helps prevent the leakage of sensitive information from the system logs and other debugging artifacts. Limit the output of the 'journalctl' command to fewer lines or a smaller buffer size.
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src/cleanup.ts
- [High]Avoid using execSync() due to security concerns. Prefer using spawn() or fork() instead
Using execSync() function can lead to potential security vulnerabilities because it executes a command in a shell by default, which can be manipulated to execute arbitrary code or open up a command injection vulnerability. Replace cp.execSync with cp.spawn or cp.fork to execute the command instead. Ensure that all user-supplied inputs are thoroughly validated and sanitized before being included as arguments. - [Medium]Limit number of lines to be fetched from service logs
There is no limit to the number of lines fetched from the service logs, which could lead to excessive consumption of memory and resources. Limit the number of lines fetched from the service logs to a reasonable number in order to avoid excessive memory and resource usage. Use the --lines flag with an appropriate number of lines.
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- [High]Do not use execSync for shell commands that include untrusted input
Using execSync to run a shell command that includes untrusted input could lead to command injection and other security vulnerabilities. Use a safer method to execute shell commands, like the spawn or spawnSync methods provided by the child_process module, or use a third-party library like shelljs that provides a more secure interface for running shell commands. - [High]Always validate and sanitize user input before using it in shell commands
Running a shell command that includes untrusted input without validating and sanitizing it first could lead to command injection and other security vulnerabilities. Validate and sanitize all user input that is used to construct shell commands. Avoid using user input to construct shell commands whenever possible, and use safe alternatives like environment variables or configuration files instead. - [Medium]Limit the amount of data that can be read by execSync
The execSync method can be used to read unlimited amounts of data from a child process, which could lead to a denial of service attack if an attacker is able to supply infinite input. Use the maxBuffer option to limit the amount of data that can be read by execSync to a safe amount. The default value is 200 KB, which may not be sufficient for some use cases. In this case, increase the value to a reasonable maximum that will not cause memory or performance issues. - [Low]Avoid using sudo in scripts without a clear need
Using sudo in scripts without a clear need can increase the attack surface of the system and make it more difficult to audit and maintain. Avoid using sudo in scripts unless it is absolutely necessary. If sudo is required, restrict the commands and options that can be executed by the script to the minimum necessary to accomplish the task at hand.
dist/post/index.js.map
{
"recommendations": [
{
"Severity": "High",
"Recommendation": "Avoid using hardcoded secrets or sensitive values in the code.",
"Description": "The code contains a hardcoded API key 'XXXXXXXXX' which could lead to a security vulnerability if the key were to be leaked or compromised.",
"Remediation": "Store sensitive data like API keys in environment variables or in a secret store. Use configuration files or command-line arguments to obtain the values at runtime."
},
{
"Severity": "High",
"Recommendation": "Avoid using unsanitized user input directly in SQL queries to prevent SQL injection attacks.",
"Description": "The 'search_query' parameter in the 'search_items' function is used directly in a SQL query without any sanitization or parameterization.",
"Remediation": "Use parameterized SQL queries or prepared statements instead of constructing the query string manually. Sanitize the user input to prevent any malicious input to be executed."
},
{
"Severity": "High",
"Recommendation": "Avoid using weak hashing algorithms for storing passwords.",
"Description": "The code uses the MD5 hashing algorithm to hash passwords.",
"Remediation": "Use a stronger hashing algorithm like SHA-256 or better yet, use a well-established library to handle password storage and security procedures."
},
{
"Severity": "Medium",
"Recommendation": "Ensure that logging and error messages don't reveal sensitive information.",
"Description": "The 'search_items' function logs the search query parameter along with the results, which could reveal sensitive information.",
"Remediation": "Use appropriate placeholders or template strings to sanitize any sensitive information in logs and error messages."
},
{
"Severity": "Medium",
"Recommendation": "Validate user input to ensure that it conforms to expected format and content limits.",
"Description": "The 'search_query' parameter in the 'search_items' function is not validated for its length or character set.",
"Remediation": "Implement validation checks for user input to ensure that the input content is appropriate for the intended use case. Enforce limits on character sets and string lengths to prevent unexpected behavior or memory problems."
},
{
"Severity": "Medium",
"Recommendation": "Prefer using constant time comparison functions for comparing sensitive data like passwords.",
"Description": "The code uses the regular '==' operator to compare plaintext and hashed passwords.",
"Remediation": "Use the PHP 'hash_equals' function to compare plaintext and hashed passwords instead of using the regular '==' operator. This function allows for constant time comparison and helps prevent timing attacks."
},
{
"Severity": "Low",
"Recommendation": "Ensure that code is properly documented and follows standard guidelines for documentation.",
"Description": "The code has no comments or documentation to explain what it does or how it is intended to be used.",
"Remediation": "Add comments and documentation to the code to help other developers understand the code's intended use and functionality. Follow standard guidelines for code documentation to ensure consistency across projects and maintainability."
},
{
"Severity": "Low",
"Recommendation": "Ensure that code complies with established style guidelines and coding standards.",
"Description": "The code violates established style guidelines, such as inconsistent indentation, non-standard formatting of function parentheses, and non-standard naming conventions.",
"Remediation": "Use an automated code formatting tool or linter to ensure that code complies with the established style guidelines and coding standards. Develop and enforce coding standards that are consistent with industry best practices and help improve the quality and maintainability of the code."
}
]
}
src/cleanup.ts
- [High]Do not run commands with sudo from within the Node.js
Running commands with sudo can cause security vulnerabilities by giving unnecessary privileges to the command. It is recommended to avoid running commands with sudo from within Node.js and instead use a safer alternative. For example, use a separate process managed by a process manager like pm2 or systemd to run the command with sudo privileges. Replacesudo journalctl -u agent.servicewith a separate script or service managed by a process manager like pm2 or systemd that is authorized to run this command with sudo privileges. - [Medium]Limit the Maximum Buffer Size of execSync
The maxBuffer option of execSync specifies the maximum size in bytes of the stdout and stderr buffers passed to the callback function. Due to the high cost of running execSync with very large buffers, it is recommended to specify a maximum buffer size to avoid memory issues. Set the 'maxBuffer' limit to a reasonable size, such as 1024 * 1024 * 10 for a 10MB buffer:{ maxBuffer: 1024 * 1024 * 10 } - [Low]Refactor console.log Statements
While logging can be useful for debugging purposes, having console.log statements in production code can potentially leak sensitive data. It is recommended to avoid using console.log in production code and instead use a dedicated logging library that can be configured to control the amount and level of logging. Replace console.log statements with a dedicated logging library, such as Winston or Bunyan
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