CVE-2018-7651: Medium severity Ssri Project Ssri Node.js vulnerability

Published Mar 4, 2018
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Updated

index.js in the ssri module before 5.2.2 for Node.js is prone to a regular expression denial of service vulnerability in strict mode functionality via a long base64 hash string.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Ssri Project Ssri Node.js<5.2.2

Event History

Mar 4, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:29 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-7651?

CVE-2018-7651 is a vulnerability in the ssri module for Node.js that allows for a regular expression denial of service attack.

2

How does CVE-2018-7651 affect me?

If you are using the ssri module in Node.js versions before 5.2.2, you are vulnerable to a denial of service attack.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-7651?

CVE-2018-7651 has a severity rating of 5.9 (medium).

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-7651?

To fix CVE-2018-7651, upgrade to ssri module version 5.2.2 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-7651?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-7651 in the references provided: [link 1](https://github.com/zkat/ssri/commit/d0ebcdc22cb5c8f47f89716d08b3518b2485d65d), [link 2](https://github.com/zkat/ssri/issues/10), [link 3](https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/565).

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