CVE-2017-14919
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 8.14%
Last modified
CVE-2017-14919 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Node.js before 4.8.5, 6.x before 6.11.5, and 8.x before 8.8.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (uncaught exception and crash) by leveraging a change in the zlib module 1.2.9 making 8 an invalid value for the windowBits parameter.. EPSS estimates a 8.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Node.js before 4.8.5, 6.x before 6.11.5, and 8.x before 8.8.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (uncaught exception and crash) by leveraging a change in the zlib module 1.2.9 making 8 an invalid value for the windowBits parameter.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nodejs | Node.Js | 4.8.2 |
| Nodejs | Node.Js | 4.8.3 |
| Nodejs | Node.Js | 4.8.4 |
| Nodejs | Node.Js | 6.10.2 |
| Nodejs | Node.Js | 6.10.3 |
| Nodejs | Node.Js | 6.11.0 |
| Nodejs | Node.Js | 6.11.1 |
| Nodejs | Node.Js | 6.11.2 |
| Nodejs | Node.Js | 6.11.3 |
| Nodejs | Node.Js | 6.11.4 |
| Nodejs | Node.Js | 8.0.0 |
| Nodejs | Node.Js | 8.1.0 |
| Nodejs | Node.Js | 8.1.1 |
| Nodejs | Node.Js | 8.1.2 |
| Nodejs | Node.Js | 8.1.3 |
| Nodejs | Node.Js | 8.1.4 |
| Nodejs | Node.Js | 8.2.0 |
| Nodejs | Node.Js | 8.2.1 |
| Nodejs | Node.Js | 8.3.0 |
| Nodejs | Node.Js | 8.4.0 |
| Nodejs | Node.Js | 8.5.0 |
| Nodejs | Node.Js | 8.6.0 |
| Nodejs | Node.Js | 8.7.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101881Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/release/v4.8.5/Vendor Advisory
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/release/v6.11.5/Vendor Advisory
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/release/v8.8.0/Vendor Advisory
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/oct-2017-dos/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101881Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/release/v4.8.5/Vendor Advisory
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/release/v6.11.5/Vendor Advisory
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/release/v8.8.0/Vendor Advisory
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/oct-2017-dos/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-14919?
Node.js before 4.8.5, 6.x before 6.11.5, and 8.x before 8.8.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (uncaught exception and crash) by leveraging a change in the zlib module 1.2.9 making 8 an invalid value for the windowBits parameter.
How severe is CVE-2017-14919?
CVE-2017-14919 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 8.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14919?
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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