CVE-2017-16115
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.50%
Last modified
CVE-2017-16115 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The timespan module is vulnerable to regular expression denial of service. Given 50k characters of untrusted user input it will block the event loop for around 10 seconds.. EPSS estimates a 1.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The timespan module is vulnerable to regular expression denial of service. Given 50k characters of untrusted user input it will block the event loop for around 10 seconds.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Timespan Project | Timespan | All versions |
References
- https://github.com/indexzero/TimeSpan.js/issues/10Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/533Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/indexzero/TimeSpan.js/issues/10Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/533Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-16115?
The timespan module is vulnerable to regular expression denial of service. Given 50k characters of untrusted user input it will block the event loop for around 10 seconds.
How severe is CVE-2017-16115?
CVE-2017-16115 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16115?
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-2017-16115?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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