CVE-2020-36049: High severity socket.io vulnerability

Published Jan 7, 2021
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Updated

socket.io-parser before 3.4.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large packet because a concatenation approach is used.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Socket Socket.io-parser Node.js<3.4.1

Event History

Jan 7, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:24 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-36049?

CVE-2020-36049 is a vulnerability in socket.io-parser before version 3.4.1 that allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption).

2

How does CVE-2020-36049 impact the affected software?

CVE-2020-36049 can cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by exploiting a concatenation approach used in socket.io-parser before version 3.4.1.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-36049?

The severity of CVE-2020-36049 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.5.

4

How can CVE-2020-36049 be fixed?

To fix CVE-2020-36049, upgrade to a version of socket.io-parser that is after 3.4.1.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-36049?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-36049 in the references provided: [reference 1](https://blog.caller.xyz/socketio-engineio-dos/), [reference 2](https://github.com/bcaller/kill-engine-io), [reference 3](https://github.com/socketio/socket.io-parser/commit/dcb942d24db97162ad16a67c2a0cf30875342d55).

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