Vulnerability Description
index.js in brace-expansion before 1.1.7 is vulnerable to Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) attacks, as demonstrated by an expand argument containing many comma characters.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Brace Expansion Project | Brace Expansion | < 1.1.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugs.debian.org/862712Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/juliangruber/brace-expansion/issues/33ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/juliangruber/brace-expansion/pull/35/commits/b13381281cead487PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/338ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/862712Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/juliangruber/brace-expansion/issues/33ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/juliangruber/brace-expansion/pull/35/commits/b13381281cead487PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/338ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-18077?
CVE-2017-18077 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). index.js in brace-expansion before 1.1.7 is vulnerable to Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) attacks, as demonstrated by an expand argument containing many comma characters.
How severe is CVE-2017-18077?
CVE-2017-18077 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-2017-18077?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Brace Expansion Project Brace Expansion.