CVE-2015-8315
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 6.77%
Last modified
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/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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
- 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
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- 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.
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