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A node-babel7 security update has been released for Debian GNU/Linux 11 and 12 to address an issue where malicious plugins for the the Babel JavaScript compiler could result in arbitrary code execution during compilation.



[SECURITY] [DSA 5528-1] node-babel7 security update


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Debian Security Advisory DSA-5528-1 security@debian.org
https://www.debian.org/security/ Moritz Muehlenhoff
October 16, 2023 https://www.debian.org/security/faq
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Package : node-babel7
CVE ID : CVE-2023-45133
Debian Bug : 1053880

William Khem-Marquez discovered that using malicious plugins for the
the Babel JavaScript compiler could result in arbitrary code execution
during compilation

For the oldstable distribution (bullseye), this problem has been fixed
in version 7.12.12+~cs150.141.84-6+deb11u1.

For the stable distribution (bookworm), this problem has been fixed in
version 7.20.15+ds1+~cs214.269.168-3+deb12u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your node-babel7 packages.

For the detailed security status of node-babel7 please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/node-babel7

Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://www.debian.org/security/