Vulnerability Description
The uglify-js package before 2.6.0 for Node.js allows attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via crafted input in a parse call, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Uglifyjs Project | Uglifyjs | <= 2.5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/20/11Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96409
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/48ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/20/11Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96409
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/48ExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8858?
CVE-2015-8858 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The uglify-js package before 2.6.0 for Node.js allows attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via crafted input in a parse call, aka a "regular expression denial of service (ReDoS)."
How severe is CVE-2015-8858?
CVE-2015-8858 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-2015-8858?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Uglifyjs Project Uglifyjs.