CVE-2016-4055
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 9.90%
Last modified
CVE-2016-4055 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The duration function in the moment package before 2.11.2 for Node.js allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a long string, aka a "regular expression Denial of Service (ReDoS).". EPSS estimates a 9.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The duration function in the moment package before 2.11.2 for Node.js allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a long string, aka a "regular expression Denial of Service (ReDoS)."
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Momentjs | Moment | < 2.11.2 |
| Tenable | Nessus | <= 8.2.3 |
| Oracle | Primavera Unifier | >= 16.0, <= 18.8.4 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/20/11Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95849Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/55Broken Link, Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2019-02Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/20/11Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95849Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/55Broken Link, Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2019-02Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-4055?
The duration function in the moment package before 2.11.2 for Node.js allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a long string, aka a "regular expression Denial of Service (ReDoS)."
How severe is CVE-2016-4055?
CVE-2016-4055 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 9.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4055?
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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