CVE-2018-7162: Input Validation
All versions of Node.js 9.x and 10.x are vulnerable and the severity is HIGH. An attacker can cause a denial of service (DoS) by causing a node process which provides an http server supporting TLS server to crash. This can be accomplished by sending duplicate/unexpected messages during the handshake. This vulnerability has been addressed by updating the TLS implementation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-7162?
The severity of CVE-2018-7162 is rated as HIGH.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7162?
To fix CVE-2018-7162, upgrade Node.js to version 9.11.2 or later, or version 10.4.1 or later.
What versions of Node.js are affected by CVE-2018-7162?
CVE-2018-7162 affects all versions of Node.js from 9.0.0 to 9.11.2 and 10.0.0 to 10.4.1.
What type of attack does CVE-2018-7162 allow?
CVE-2018-7162 allows an attacker to execute a denial of service (DoS) attack.
What can an attacker send to exploit CVE-2018-7162?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-7162 by sending duplicate or unexpected messages during the TLS handshake.