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SECURITY.md

Security Notice

Sure, here's a Markdown file covering different security issues with Docker and Node.js versions 16, 18, and 20:

Security Issues with Docker and Node.js

Docker Security Issues

1. Kernel Vulnerabilities

Docker containers share the host kernel, which means they can be affected by kernel vulnerabilities. If the host kernel has security vulnerabilities, they can potentially be exploited by malicious containers.

2. Privilege Escalation

If a container is compromised, an attacker might be able to escalate their privileges and gain access to the host system or other containers running on the same host.

3. Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks

Malicious containers can consume excessive resources, such as CPU, memory, or disk space, leading to a Denial of Service (DoS) attack that can affect the host system or other containers.

4. Container Breakout

In certain scenarios, an attacker might be able to break out of the container and gain access to the host system, potentially compromising the entire infrastructure.

5. Insecure Configurations

Misconfigured Docker installations, such as exposing the Docker daemon socket or running containers with excessive privileges, can introduce security vulnerabilities.

Node.js Security Issues

1. Vulnerabilities in Dependencies

Node.js applications often rely on third-party packages and dependencies, which can introduce vulnerabilities if they are not properly maintained or updated.

2. Insecure Deserialization

Deserializing untrusted data can lead to arbitrary code execution or other security issues if not handled properly.

3. Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

Node.js applications that render user-supplied data without proper sanitization can be vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

4. Command Injection

If user input is not properly sanitized, an attacker might be able to inject and execute arbitrary commands on the server.

5. Insecure Communication

Node.js applications that transmit sensitive data without proper encryption or authentication mechanisms can be vulnerable to man-in-the-middle attacks or data leaks.

Version-Specific Issues

Node.js 16

  • No major security issues have been reported for Node.js 16 as of this writing.

Node.js 18

  • No major security issues have been reported for Node.js 18 as of this writing.

Node.js 20

  • No major security issues have been reported for Node.js 20 as of this writing.

There aren’t any published security advisories