CVE-2015-8315

Name: CVE-2015-8315
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-23T21:59:00.423+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 6.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-8315 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The ms package before 0.7.1 for Node.js allows attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a long version string, aka a "regular expression denial of service (ReDoS).". EPSS estimates a 6.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ms package before 0.7.1 for Node.js allows attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a long version string, aka a "regular expression denial of service (ReDoS)."

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

6.77%

93.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vercel	Ms	< 0.7.1

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/20/11Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96389Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/46Broken Link, Exploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K46337613?utm_source=f5support&amp%3Butm_medium=RSSThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/20/11Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96389Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/46Broken Link, Exploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K46337613?utm_source=f5support&amp%3Butm_medium=RSSThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 23, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8315?

The ms package before 0.7.1 for Node.js allows attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a long version string, aka a "regular expression denial of service (ReDoS)."

How severe is CVE-2015-8315?

CVE-2015-8315 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8315?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2015-8315?

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Source: NVD / NIST