CVE-2014-7191
First published: Wed Sep 24 2014(Updated: )
Node.js is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an error in the qs module when parsing a string representing a deeply nested object. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to block the event loop for an extended period of time and cause a denial of service.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Nodejs Node.js | <=0.10.18 | |
| redhat/node-querystring | <1.0.0 | 1.0.0 |
| IBM Security Verify Governance | <=10.0 |
Remedy
https://github.com/raymondfeng/node-querystring/commit/43a604b7847e56bba49d0ce3e222fe89569354d8
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Reference Links
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96729
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7047640 (Advisory)
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60026
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62170
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21685987
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21687263
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21687928
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1380
- https://github.com/raymondfeng/node-querystring/commit/43a604b7847e56bba49d0ce3e222fe89569354d8
- https://github.com/visionmedia/node-querystring/issues/104
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/qs_dos_memory_exhaustion
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q3/640
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1146055
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1146056
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1146045
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-7191
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1146054
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-7191?
CVE-2014-7191 is a vulnerability in Node.js that can be exploited to cause a denial of service.
How does CVE-2014-7191 affect IBM Security Verify Governance?
IBM Security Verify Governance version 10.0 is affected by CVE-2014-7191.
What is the severity of CVE-2014-7191?
CVE-2014-7191 has a severity level of medium.
How can CVE-2014-7191 be exploited?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2014-7191 by parsing a string representing a deeply nested object in the qs module, causing a denial of service.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2014-7191?
No specific fix information is available for CVE-2014-7191. Please refer to the IBM Security Verify Governance documentation and support channels for updates and patches.
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