Vulnerability Description
The Utf8DecoderBase::WriteUtf16Slow function in unicode-decoder.cc in Google V8, as used in Node.js before 0.12.6, io.js before 1.8.3 and 2.x before 2.3.3, and other products, does not verify that there is memory available for a UTF-16 surrogate pair, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted byte sequence.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| V8 | - | |
| Iojs | Io.Js | <= 1.8.2 |
| Nodejs | Node.Js | <= 0.12.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blog.nodejs.org/2015/07/03/node-v0-12-6-stable/Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75556
- https://codereview.chromium.org/1226493003
- https://github.com/joyent/node/issues/25583
- https://medium.com/%40iojs/important-security-upgrades-for-node-js-and-io-js-8ac
- http://blog.nodejs.org/2015/07/03/node-v0-12-6-stable/Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75556
- https://codereview.chromium.org/1226493003
- https://github.com/joyent/node/issues/25583
- https://medium.com/%40iojs/important-security-upgrades-for-node-js-and-io-js-8ac
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-5380?
CVE-2015-5380 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The Utf8DecoderBase::WriteUtf16Slow function in unicode-decoder.cc in Google V8, as used in Node.js before 0.12.6, io.js before 1.8.3 and 2.x before 2.3.3, and other products, does not verify that the...
How severe is CVE-2015-5380?
CVE-2015-5380 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-5380?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google V8, Iojs Io.Js, Nodejs Node.Js.