CVE-2017-16119
First published: Thu Jun 07 2018(Updated: )
Affected versions of `fresh` are vulnerable to regular expression denial of service when parsing specially crafted user input. ## Recommendation Update to version 0.5.2 or later.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| npm/fresh | <0.5.2 | 0.5.2 |
| Fresh Project Fresh | <0.5.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-16119?
CVE-2017-16119 is a vulnerability in the Fresh module used by the Express.js framework for HTTP response freshness testing.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-16119?
The severity of CVE-2017-16119 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.
How does CVE-2017-16119 affect software?
CVE-2017-16119 affects versions of Fresh up to and excluding 0.5.2.
What is the impact of CVE-2017-16119?
CVE-2017-16119 can cause a denial of service condition by blocking the event loop.
How can I fix CVE-2017-16119?
To fix CVE-2017-16119, update Fresh to version 0.5.2 or higher.
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