CVE-2024-27088: es5-ext Regular Expression Denial of Service in `function#copy` and `function#toStringTokens`
First published: Mon Feb 26 2024(Updated: )
### Impact Passing functions with very long names or complex default argument names into `function#copy` or`function#toStringTokens` may put script to stall ### Patches Fixed with https://github.com/medikoo/es5-ext/commit/3551cdd7b2db08b1632841f819d008757d28e8e2 and https://github.com/medikoo/es5-ext/commit/a52e95736690ad1d465ebcd9791d54570e294602 Published with v0.10.63 ### Workarounds No real workaround aside of refraining from using above utilities. ### References https://github.com/medikoo/es5-ext/issues/201
Credit: security-advisories@github.com security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| npm/es5-ext | >=0.10.0<0.10.63 | 0.10.63 |
| IBM Planning Analytics Local - IBM Planning Analytics Workspace | <=2.1 | |
| IBM Planning Analytics Local - IBM Planning Analytics Workspace | <=2.0 | |
| Es5-ext | >=0.10.0<0.10.63 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/medikoo/es5-ext/security/advisories/GHSA-4gmj-3p3h-gm8h
- https://github.com/medikoo/es5-ext/issues/201
- https://github.com/medikoo/es5-ext/commit/3551cdd7b2db08b1632841f819d008757d28e8e2
- https://github.com/medikoo/es5-ext/commit/a52e95736690ad1d465ebcd9791d54570e294602
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-27088
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-4gmj-3p3h-gm8h (Advisory)
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/284319
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7151122 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-27088?
CVE-2024-27088 has a high severity due to the potential for scripts to stall when processing long function names.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27088?
You can fix CVE-2024-27088 by updating the es5-ext package to version 0.10.63 or later.
Which versions of es5-ext are affected by CVE-2024-27088?
CVE-2024-27088 affects all versions of the es5-ext package from 0.10.0 up to 0.10.63.
Which IBM products are impacted by CVE-2024-27088?
IBM Planning Analytics Local - IBM Planning Analytics Workspace versions 2.0 and 2.1 are impacted by CVE-2024-27088.
What does CVE-2024-27088 vulnerability exploit?
CVE-2024-27088 exploits the ability of functions with long names or complex default argument names to stall scripts when processed.
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