A nodejs security update has been released for Debian GNU/Linux 11 to address an untrusted search path vulnerability.

DSA 5395-1: nodejs security update

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Debian Security Advisory DSA-5395-1 security@debian.org
  https://www.debian.org/security/ Aron Xu
May 02, 2023   https://www.debian.org/security/faq
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Package : nodejs
CVE ID : CVE-2023-23920
Debian Bug : 1031834

An untrusted search path vulnerability was discovered in Node.js, which
could result in unexpected searching or loading ICU data when running
with elevated privileges.

For the stable distribution (bullseye), this problem has been fixed in
version 12.22.12~dfsg-1~deb11u4.

We recommend that you upgrade your nodejs packages.

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

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/