Vulnerability Description
The semver package before 4.3.2 for Node.js allows attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a long version string, aka a "regular expression denial of service (ReDoS)."
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nodejs | Node.Js | <= 4.3.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/20/11Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/86957Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/31PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/20/11Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/86957Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/31PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8855?
CVE-2015-8855 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The semver package before 4.3.2 for Node.js allows attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a long version string, aka a "regular expression denial of service (ReDoS)."
How severe is CVE-2015-8855?
CVE-2015-8855 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-2015-8855?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nodejs Node.Js.