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HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2017-16116

The string module is a module that provides extra string operations. The string module is vulnerable to regular expression denial of service when specifically crafted untrusted user input is passed in...

Vulnerability Description

The string module is a module that provides extra string operations. The string module is vulnerable to regular expression denial of service when specifically crafted untrusted user input is passed into the underscore or unescapeHTML methods.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/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
String ProjectString<= 0.2.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-400

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-16116?

CVE-2017-16116 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The string module is a module that provides extra string operations. The string module is vulnerable to regular expression denial of service when specifically crafted untrusted user input is passed in...

How severe is CVE-2017-16116?

CVE-2017-16116 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-2017-16116?

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