CVE-2016-1000232: Input Validation
First published: Mon Jul 25 2016(Updated: )
NodeJS Tough-Cookie version 2.2.2 contains a Regular Expression Parsing vulnerability in HTTP request Cookie Header parsing that can result in Denial of Service. This attack appear to be exploitable via Custom HTTP header passed by client. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 2.3.0.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/nodejs-tough-cookie | <2.3.0 | 2.3.0 |
| Salesforce Tough-Cookie | >=0.9.7<=2.2.2 | |
| API Connect CLI Plugins | >=5.0.6.0<=5.0.6.5 | |
| API Connect CLI Plugins | >=5.0.7.0<=5.0.7.2 | |
| API Connect CLI Plugins | =5.0.8.0 | |
| Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform | =3.1 | |
| Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform | =3.2 | |
| Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform | =3.3 |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:2101
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2912
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2016-1000232
- https://github.com/salesforce/tough-cookie/commit/615627206357d997d5e6ff9da158997de05235ae
- https://github.com/salesforce/tough-cookie/commit/e4fc2e0f9ee1b7a818d68f0ac7ea696f377b1534
- https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/ibm-security-bulletin-ibm-api-connect-is-affected-by-node-js-tough-cookie-module-vulnerability-to-a-denial-of-service-cve-2016-1000232/
- https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/130
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/130
- https://github.com/SalesforceEng/tough-cookie/commit/e4fc2e0f9ee1b7a818d68f0ac7ea696f377b1534
- https://github.com/SalesforceEng/tough-cookie/commit/615627206357d997d5e6ff9da158997de05235ae
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1359819
- http://stackoverflow.com/questions/686217/maximum-on-http-header-values#8623061
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1359818
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-1000232?
CVE-2016-1000232 is classified as a Denial of Service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1000232?
To fix CVE-2016-1000232, upgrade to Tough-Cookie version 2.3.0 or later.
Which versions of Tough-Cookie are affected by CVE-2016-1000232?
Tough-Cookie versions prior to 2.3.0, specifically version 2.2.2, are affected by CVE-2016-1000232.
Can CVE-2016-1000232 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-1000232 can be exploited via custom HTTP headers passed by a client.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2016-1000232?
Exploitation of CVE-2016-1000232 can lead to a Denial of Service, affecting application availability.
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