Vulnerability Description
A regular expression Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability in the file lib/ecstatic.js of the ecstatic npm package, before version 2.0.0, allows a remote attacker to overload and crash a server by passing a maliciously crafted string.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ecstatic Project | Ecstatic | < 2.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://advisory.checkmarx.net/advisory/CX-2016-4450
- https://github.com/jfhbrook/node-ecstatic/commit/71ce93988ead4b561a8592168c72143Issue TrackingPatch
- https://www.checkmarx.com/advisories/denial-of-service-dos-vulnerability-in-ecstExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://advisory.checkmarx.net/advisory/CX-2016-4450
- https://github.com/jfhbrook/node-ecstatic/commit/71ce93988ead4b561a8592168c72143Issue TrackingPatch
- https://www.checkmarx.com/advisories/denial-of-service-dos-vulnerability-in-ecstExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-10703?
CVE-2016-10703 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). A regular expression Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability in the file lib/ecstatic.js of the ecstatic npm package, before version 2.0.0, allows a remote attacker to overload and crash a server by pas...
How severe is CVE-2016-10703?
CVE-2016-10703 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-2016-10703?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ecstatic Project Ecstatic.