Vulnerability Description
NodeJS Tough-Cookie version 2.2.2 contains a Regular Expression Parsing vulnerability in HTTP request Cookie Header parsing that can result in Denial of Service. This attack appear to be exploitable via Custom HTTP header passed by client. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 2.3.0.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Salesforce | Tough-Cookie | >= 0.9.7, <= 2.2.2 |
| Ibm | Api Connect | >= 5.0.6.0, <= 5.0.6.5 |
| Redhat | Openshift Container Platform | 3.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:2101Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2912Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2016-1000232Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/salesforce/tough-cookie/commit/615627206357d997d5e6ff9da15899PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/salesforce/tough-cookie/commit/e4fc2e0f9ee1b7a818d68f0ac7ea69PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/ibm-security-bulletin-ibm-api-connect-is-affecteThird Party Advisory
- https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/130Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:2101Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2912Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2016-1000232Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/salesforce/tough-cookie/commit/615627206357d997d5e6ff9da15899PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/salesforce/tough-cookie/commit/e4fc2e0f9ee1b7a818d68f0ac7ea69PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/ibm-security-bulletin-ibm-api-connect-is-affecteThird Party Advisory
- https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/130Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1000232?
CVE-2016-1000232 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). NodeJS Tough-Cookie version 2.2.2 contains a Regular Expression Parsing vulnerability in HTTP request Cookie Header parsing that can result in Denial of Service. This attack appear to be exploitable v...
How severe is CVE-2016-1000232?
CVE-2016-1000232 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-1000232?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Salesforce Tough-Cookie, Ibm Api Connect, Redhat Openshift Container Platform.