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HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2017-16111

The content module is a module to parse HTTP Content-* headers. It is used by the hapijs framework to provide this functionality. The module is vulnerable to regular expression denial of service when ...

Vulnerability Description

The content module is a module to parse HTTP Content-* headers. It is used by the hapijs framework to provide this functionality. The module is vulnerable to regular expression denial of service when passed a specifically crafted Content-Type or Content-Disposition header.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Content ProjectContent<= 3.0.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-400

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-16111?

CVE-2017-16111 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The content module is a module to parse HTTP Content-* headers. It is used by the hapijs framework to provide this functionality. The module is vulnerable to regular expression denial of service when ...

How severe is CVE-2017-16111?

CVE-2017-16111 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-2017-16111?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Content Project Content.