Vulnerability Description
Node.js < 14.11.0 is vulnerable to HTTP denial of service (DoS) attacks based on delayed requests submission which can make the server unable to accept new connections.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nodejs | Node.Js | >= 14.0.0, < 14.11.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 33 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://hackerone.com/reports/868834Permissions Required
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/september-2020-security-releases/Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-07Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201009-0004/Third Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/868834Permissions Required
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/september-2020-security-releases/Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-07Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201009-0004/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-8251?
CVE-2020-8251 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Node.js < 14.11.0 is vulnerable to HTTP denial of service (DoS) attacks based on delayed requests submission which can make the server unable to accept new connections.
How severe is CVE-2020-8251?
CVE-2020-8251 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-2020-8251?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nodejs Node.Js, Fedoraproject Fedora.