Vulnerability Details : CVE-2015-8851
node-uuid before 1.4.4 uses insufficiently random data to create a GUID, which could make it easier for attackers to have unspecified impact via brute force guessing.
Products affected by CVE-2015-8851
- cpe:2.3:a:node-uuid_project:node-uuid:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2015-8851
0.31%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 70 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2015-8851
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:P/I:N/A:N |
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:H/I:N/A:N |
3.9
|
3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2015-8851
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The product uses an algorithm or scheme that produces insufficient entropy, leaving patterns or clusters of values that are more likely to occur than others.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2015-8851
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https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/93
nodesecurity.io - nodesecurity Resources and Information.Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/broofa/node-uuid/commit/672f3834ed02c798aa021c618d0a5666c8da000d
v1.4.4: close #122 #118 #108 · broofa/node-uuid@672f383 · GitHubPatch
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1327056
1327056 – (CVE-2015-8851) CVE-2015-8851 nodejs-node-uuid: insecure entropy source - Math.random()Issue Tracking;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/13/8
oss-security - Re: CVE for nodejs node-uuidMailing List;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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