CVE-2017-16014
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.69%
Last modified
CVE-2017-16014 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Http-proxy is a proxying library. Because of the way errors are handled in versions before 0.7.0, an attacker that forces an error can crash the server, causing a denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 1.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Http-proxy is a proxying library. Because of the way errors are handled in versions before 0.7.0, an attacker that forces an error can crash the server, causing a denial of service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Http-Proxy Project | Http-Proxy | < 0.7.0 |
References
- https://github.com/nodejitsu/node-http-proxy/pull/101Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/323Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/nodejitsu/node-http-proxy/pull/101Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/323Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-16014?
Http-proxy is a proxying library. Because of the way errors are handled in versions before 0.7.0, an attacker that forces an error can crash the server, causing a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2017-16014?
CVE-2017-16014 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16014?
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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