Vulnerability Description
Http-proxy is a proxying library. Because of the way errors are handled in versions before 0.7.0, an attacker that forces an error can crash the server, causing a denial of service.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Http-Proxy Project | Http-Proxy | < 0.7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/nodejitsu/node-http-proxy/pull/101Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/323Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/nodejitsu/node-http-proxy/pull/101Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/323Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-16014?
CVE-2017-16014 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Http-proxy is a proxying library. Because of the way errors are handled in versions before 0.7.0, an attacker that forces an error can crash the server, causing a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2017-16014?
CVE-2017-16014 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-2017-16014?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Http-Proxy Project Http-Proxy.