Vulnerability Description
Versions less than 0.0.6 of the Node.js stringstream module are vulnerable to an out-of-bounds read because of allocation of uninitialized buffers when a number is passed in the input stream (when using Node.js 4.x).
CVSS Score
6.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nodejs | Node.Js | < 0.0.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/mhart/StringStream/issues/7Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/321670ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/664ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/mhart/StringStream/issues/7Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/321670ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/664ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-21270?
CVE-2018-21270 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Versions less than 0.0.6 of the Node.js stringstream module are vulnerable to an out-of-bounds read because of allocation of uninitialized buffers when a number is passed in the input stream (when usi...
How severe is CVE-2018-21270?
CVE-2018-21270 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-21270?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nodejs Node.Js.