high
7.5
CWE
1050 400
EPSS
0.045%
Advisory Published
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-4068: Memory Exhaustion in braces

First published: Mon May 13 2024(Updated: )

Node.js braces module is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by the failure to limit the number of characters it can handle. leading to a memory exhaustion in lib/parse.js. By sending imbalanced braces as input, the parsing will enter a loop causing the JavaScript heap limit to be reached, and the program will crash.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
npm/braces<3.0.3
3.0.3
IBM Cognos Analytics<=12.0.0-12.0.3
IBM Cognos Analytics<=11.2.0-11.2.4 FP4

Remedy

Update to version 3.0.3 to mitigate the issue.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-4068?

    CVE-2024-4068 has a high severity rating due to its potential for denial of service through memory exhaustion.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-4068?

    To fix CVE-2024-4068, upgrade the braces package to version 3.0.3 or apply relevant patches for affected IBM products.

  • What causes CVE-2024-4068?

    CVE-2024-4068 is caused by the inability of the braces module to limit the number of characters in input, leading to infinite loops and memory issues.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2024-4068?

    CVE-2024-4068 affects the braces module in Node.js and IBM Cognos Analytics versions up to 12.0.3 and 11.2.4 FP4.

  • Is CVE-2024-4068 exploitable remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2024-4068 can be exploited remotely if an attacker can send specially crafted imbalanced braces as input.

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