CVE-2015-9239
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.15%
Last modified
CVE-2015-9239 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. ansi2html is vulnerable to regular expression denial of service (ReDoS) when certain types of user input is passed in.. EPSS estimates a 1.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
ansi2html is vulnerable to regular expression denial of service (ReDoS) when certain types of user input is passed in.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ansi2html Project | Ansi2html | 0.0.1 |
References
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/51Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/51Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-9239?
ansi2html is vulnerable to regular expression denial of service (ReDoS) when certain types of user input is passed in.
How severe is CVE-2015-9239?
CVE-2015-9239 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-9239?
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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