CVE-2017-16098
UnknownEPSS 1.66%
Last modified
CVE-2017-16098 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. charset 1.0.0 and below are vulnerable to regular expression denial of service. Input of around 50k characters is required for a slow down of around 2 seconds. EPSS estimates a 1.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
charset 1.0.0 and below are vulnerable to regular expression denial of service. Input of around 50k characters is required for a slow down of around 2 seconds. Unless node was compiled using the -DHTTP_MAX_HEADER_SIZE= option the default header max length is 80kb, so the impact of the ReDoS is relatively low.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Charset Project | Charset | < 1.0.1 |
References
- https://github.com/node-modules/charset/issues/10Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/524Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/node-modules/charset/issues/10Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/524Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-16098?
charset 1.0.0 and below are vulnerable to regular expression denial of service. Input of around 50k characters is required for a slow down of around 2 seconds. Unless node was compiled using the -DHTTP_MAX_HEADER_SIZE= option the default header max length is 80kb, so the impact of the ReDoS is relatively low.
How severe is CVE-2017-16098?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16098 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16098?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2017-16098?
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