CVE-2023-32695: Input Validation
First published: Sat May 27 2023(Updated: )
socket.io parser is a socket.io encoder and decoder written in JavaScript complying with version 5 of socket.io-protocol. A specially crafted Socket.IO packet can trigger an uncaught exception on the Socket.IO server, thus killing the Node.js process. A patch has been released in version 4.2.3.
Credit: security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Socket Socket.io-parser | >=3.4.0<3.4.3 | |
| Socket Socket.io-parser | >=4.0.4<4.2.3 | |
| IBM Watson Knowledge Catalog on-prem | <=4.x |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/socketio/socket.io-parser/releases/tag/4.2.3
- https://github.com/socketio/socket.io-parser/commit/3b78117bf6ba7e99d7a5cfc1ba54d0477554a7f3
- https://github.com/socketio/socket.io-parser/commit/2dc3c92622dad113b8676be06f23b1ed46b02ced
- https://github.com/socketio/socket.io-parser/security/advisories/GHSA-cqmj-92xf-r6r9
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/256442
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7009747 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-32695?
CVE-2023-32695 refers to a vulnerability in the Socket.IO socket.io-parser library that allows for a denial of service attack by triggering an uncaught exception on the server.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-32695?
CVE-2023-32695 has a severity rating of 7.5 (High).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-32695?
Versions between 3.4.0 and 3.4.3 of Socket.io-parser and versions between 4.0.4 and 4.2.3 of Socket.io-parser are affected. Additionally, IBM Watson Knowledge Catalog on-prem 4.x is also affected.
How can I fix CVE-2023-32695?
To fix CVE-2023-32695, update Socket.io-parser to version 4.2.3, which contains a patch for this vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-32695?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-32695 on the official Socket.IO socket.io-parser GitHub repository and the associated commits.
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