CVE-2016-1000236
MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.90%
Last modified
CVE-2016-1000236 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Node-cookie-signature before 1.0.6 is affected by a timing attack due to the type of comparison used.. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Node-cookie-signature before 1.0.6 is affected by a timing attack due to the type of comparison used.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cookie-Signature Project | Cookie-Signature | < 1.0.6 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=838618Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1371409Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-1000236Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-1000236Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://travis-ci.com/nodejs/security-wg/builds/76423102Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=838618Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1371409Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-1000236Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-1000236Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://travis-ci.com/nodejs/security-wg/builds/76423102Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-1000236?
Node-cookie-signature before 1.0.6 is affected by a timing attack due to the type of comparison used.
How severe is CVE-2016-1000236?
CVE-2016-1000236 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1000236?
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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