Vulnerability Description
Node.js before 4.8.5, 6.x before 6.11.5, and 8.x before 8.8.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (uncaught exception and crash) by leveraging a change in the zlib module 1.2.9 making 8 an invalid value for the windowBits parameter.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nodejs | Node.Js | 4.8.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101881Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/release/v4.8.5/Vendor Advisory
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/release/v6.11.5/Vendor Advisory
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/release/v8.8.0/Vendor Advisory
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/oct-2017-dos/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101881Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/release/v4.8.5/Vendor Advisory
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/release/v6.11.5/Vendor Advisory
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/release/v8.8.0/Vendor Advisory
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/oct-2017-dos/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-14919?
CVE-2017-14919 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Node.js before 4.8.5, 6.x before 6.11.5, and 8.x before 8.8.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (uncaught exception and crash) by leveraging a change in the zlib module 1.2.9 making...
How severe is CVE-2017-14919?
CVE-2017-14919 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-2017-14919?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nodejs Node.Js.