Vulnerability Details : CVE-2020-8251
Node.js < 14.11.0 is vulnerable to HTTP denial of service (DoS) attacks based on delayed requests submission which can make the server unable to accept new connections.
Vulnerability category: Denial of service
Products affected by CVE-2020-8251
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:33:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:node.js:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2020-8251
3.06%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 86 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2020-8251
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
10.0
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2.9
|
NIST | |
|
7.5
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
3.9
|
3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2020-8251
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The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource.Assigned by:
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
- support@hackerone.com (Secondary)
References for CVE-2020-8251
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https://hackerone.com/reports/868834
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-07
NodeJS: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 202101-07) — Gentoo securityThird Party Advisory
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https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/september-2020-security-releases/
September 2020 Security Releases | Node.jsVendor Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201009-0004/
October 2020 Node.js Vulnerabilities in NetApp Products | NetApp Product SecurityThird Party Advisory
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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/4OOYAMJVLLCLXDTHW3V5UXNULZBBK4O6/
[SECURITY] Fedora 33 Update: nodejs-14.15.1-1.fc33 - package-announce - Fedora Mailing-ListsMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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