CVE-2016-10540
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CVE-2016-10540 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Minimatch is a minimal matching utility that works by converting glob expressions into JavaScript `RegExp` objects. The primary function, `minimatch(path, pattern)` in Minimatch 3.0.1 and earlier is vulnerable to ReDoS in the `pattern` parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Minimatch is a minimal matching utility that works by converting glob expressions into JavaScript `RegExp` objects. The primary function, `minimatch(path, pattern)` in Minimatch 3.0.1 and earlier is vulnerable to ReDoS in the `pattern` parameter.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Minimatch Project | Minimatch | <= 3.0.1 |
References
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/118Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/118Exploit, Third Party Advisory
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