Vulnerability Description
hapi is a web and services application framework. When hapi >= 15.0.0 <= 16.1.0 encounters a malformed `accept-encoding` header an uncaught exception is thrown. This may cause hapi to crash or to hang the client connection until the timeout period is reached.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hapijs | Hapi | >= 15.0.0, <= 16.1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/hapijs/hapi/issues/3466Third Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/335Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/hapijs/hapi/issues/3466Third Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/335Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-16013?
CVE-2017-16013 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). hapi is a web and services application framework. When hapi >= 15.0.0 <= 16.1.0 encounters a malformed `accept-encoding` header an uncaught exception is thrown. This may cause hapi to crash or to hang...
How severe is CVE-2017-16013?
CVE-2017-16013 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-2017-16013?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hapijs Hapi.