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CVE-2018-21270

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 3.64%

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CVE-2018-21270 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Versions less than 0.0.6 of the Node.js stringstream module are vulnerable to an out-of-bounds read because of allocation of uninitialized buffers when a number is passed in the input stream (when using Node.js 4.x).. EPSS estimates a 3.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Versions less than 0.0.6 of the Node.js stringstream module are vulnerable to an out-of-bounds read because of allocation of uninitialized buffers when a number is passed in the input stream (when using Node.js 4.x).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability
3.64%

88.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NodejsNode.Js< 0.0.6

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-21270?
Versions less than 0.0.6 of the Node.js stringstream module are vulnerable to an out-of-bounds read because of allocation of uninitialized buffers when a number is passed in the input stream (when using Node.js 4.x).
How severe is CVE-2018-21270?
CVE-2018-21270 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-21270?
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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Source: NVD / NIST