Vulnerability Description
node-uuid before 1.4.4 uses insufficiently random data to create a GUID, which could make it easier for attackers to have unspecified impact via brute force guessing.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Node-Uuid Project | Node-Uuid | < 1.4.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/13/8Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1327056Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/broofa/node-uuid/commit/672f3834ed02c798aa021c618d0a5666c8da0Patch
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/93Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/13/8Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1327056Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/broofa/node-uuid/commit/672f3834ed02c798aa021c618d0a5666c8da0Patch
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/93Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8851?
CVE-2015-8851 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). node-uuid before 1.4.4 uses insufficiently random data to create a GUID, which could make it easier for attackers to have unspecified impact via brute force guessing.
How severe is CVE-2015-8851?
CVE-2015-8851 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-2015-8851?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Node-Uuid Project Node-Uuid.