CVE-2017-16025: Medium severity Hapijs Nes Node.js vulnerability

Published Jun 4, 2018
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Updated

Nes is a websocket extension library for hapi. Hapi is a webserver framework. Versions below and including 6.4.0 have a denial of service vulnerability via an invalid Cookie header. This is only present when websocket authentication is set to cookie. Submitting an invalid cookie on the websocket upgrade request will cause the node process to error out.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Hapijs Nes Node.js<=6.4.0

Event History

Jun 4, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-16025?

CVE-2017-16025 has a vulnerability classification of denial of service that may significantly disrupt service availability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-16025?

To fix CVE-2017-16025, upgrade the nes library to a version later than 6.4.0.

3

What versions of nes are affected by CVE-2017-16025?

CVE-2017-16025 affects all versions of nes up to and including 6.4.0.

4

In what scenario is CVE-2017-16025 a risk?

CVE-2017-16025 poses a risk when websocket authentication is set to cookie and an invalid Cookie header is submitted.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2017-16025?

Applications using the nes library with vulnerable versions and configured for cookie authentication are impacted by CVE-2017-16025.

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