CVE-2018-25079: Segmentio is-url index.js redos
A vulnerability was found in Segmentio is-url up to 1.2.2. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality of the file index.js. The manipulation leads to inefficient regular expression complexity. The attack may be launched remotely. Upgrading to version 1.2.3 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 149550935c63a98c11f27f694a7c4a9479e53794. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-220058 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
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A vulnerability was found in Segmentio is-url up to 1.2.2. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file index.js. The manipulation leads to inefficient regular expression complexity. The attack may be launched remotely. Upgrading to version 1.2.3 is able to address this issue. The patch is identified as 149550935c63a98c11f27f694a7c4a9479e53794. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-220058 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
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What is the severity of CVE-2018-25079?
CVE-2018-25079 has been rated as problematic due to inefficient regular expression complexity.
How do I fix CVE-2018-25079?
To fix CVE-2018-25079, upgrade the is-url package to version 1.2.3 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2018-25079?
CVE-2018-25079 affects the is-url package version up to 1.2.2.
Can CVE-2018-25079 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-25079 can be exploited remotely due to its vulnerability in the regular expression handling.
What specific file is involved in CVE-2018-25079?
CVE-2018-25079 involves a vulnerability in the index.js file of the is-url package.