CVE-2015-10005: markdown-it html_re.js redos

Published Dec 27, 2022
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Updated

A vulnerability was found in markdown-it up to 2.x. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the file lib/common/htmlre.js. The manipulation leads to inefficient regular expression complexity. Upgrading to version 3.0.0 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 89c8620157d6e38f9872811620d25138fc9d1b0d. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-216852.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Markdown-it Project Markdown-it<3.0.0

Event History

Dec 27, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:05 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:05 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-10005?

CVE-2015-10005 has been classified as problematic.

2

What causes CVE-2015-10005?

CVE-2015-10005 is caused by inefficient regular expression complexity in an unknown function of the lib/common/html_re.js file.

3

How do I fix CVE-2015-10005?

To fix CVE-2015-10005, upgrade to version 3.0.0 of markdown-it.

4

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-10005?

CVE-2015-10005 affects markdown-it versions up to 2.x.

5

Is there a specific component affected by CVE-2015-10005?

Yes, the vulnerability affects the lib/common/html_re.js file in the markdown-it library.

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