CVE-2021-29469: Potential exponential regex in monitor mode
First published: Fri Apr 23 2021(Updated: )
Node Redis redis module for Node.js is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a regular expression denial of service flaw in monitor mode. By sending specially-crafted regex input, a remote authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service condition.
Credit: security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Redis.js Redis | <3.1.1 | |
| IBM Engineering Requirements Quality Assistant On-Premises | <=All |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/NodeRedis/node-redis/commit/2d11b6dc9b9774464a91fb4b448bad8bf699629e
- https://github.com/NodeRedis/node-redis/releases/tag/v3.1.1
- https://github.com/NodeRedis/node-redis/security/advisories/GHSA-35q2-47q7-3pc3
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210611-0010/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/200618
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6564317 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-29469?
CVE-2021-29469 is a denial of service vulnerability in the Node Redis redis module for Node.js.
How does CVE-2021-29469 impact IBM Cognos Analytics 11.2.x?
CVE-2021-29469 can cause a denial of service condition in IBM Cognos Analytics 11.2.x.
Is CVE-2021-29469 a high severity vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2021-29469 has a severity value of 7.5, indicating a high severity.
How can I fix CVE-2021-29469 in IBM Cognos Analytics 11.2.x?
You can fix CVE-2021-29469 in IBM Cognos Analytics 11.2.x by applying the patch available at [link to patch].
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-29469?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-29469 at [link to IBM X-Force exchange] and [link to IBM support page].
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