Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-7164
Node.js versions 9.7.0 and later and 10.x are vulnerable and the severity is MEDIUM. A bug introduced in 9.7.0 increases the memory consumed when reading from the network into JavaScript using the net.Socket object directly as a stream. An attacker could use this cause a denial of service by sending tiny chunks of data in short succession. This vulnerability was restored by reverting to the prior behaviour.
Vulnerability category: Denial of service
Products affected by CVE-2018-7164
- cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:node.js:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:node.js:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-7164
0.72%
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-2018-7164
| 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
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3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-7164
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The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2018-7164
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104463
Node.js CVE-2018-7164 Denial of Service VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/june-2018-security-releases/
June 2018 Security Releases | Node.jsVendor Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-48
Node.js: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 202003-48) — Gentoo securityThird Party Advisory
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