Vulnerability Description
The Update method in src/node_http_parser.cc in Node.js before 0.6.17 and 0.7 before 0.7.8 does not properly check the length of a string, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (request header contents) and possibly spoof HTTP headers via a zero length string.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nodejs | Nodejs | <= 0.6.16 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blog.nodejs.org/2012/05/04/version-0-6-17-stable/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49066Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/08/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/08/8
- https://github.com/joyent/node/commit/7b3fb22ExploitPatch
- https://github.com/joyent/node/commit/c9a231dExploitPatch
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K99038439?utm_source=f5support&%3Butm_medi
- http://blog.nodejs.org/2012/05/04/version-0-6-17-stable/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49066Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/08/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/08/8
- https://github.com/joyent/node/commit/7b3fb22ExploitPatch
- https://github.com/joyent/node/commit/c9a231dExploitPatch
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K99038439?utm_source=f5support&%3Butm_medi
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-2330?
CVE-2012-2330 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The Update method in src/node_http_parser.cc in Node.js before 0.6.17 and 0.7 before 0.7.8 does not properly check the length of a string, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information...
How severe is CVE-2012-2330?
CVE-2012-2330 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-2330?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nodejs Nodejs.