HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2020-8277

A Node.js application that allows an attacker to trigger a DNS request for a host of their choice could trigger a Denial of Service in versions < 15.2.1, < 14.15.1, and < 12.19.1 by getting the applic...

Vulnerability Description

A Node.js application that allows an attacker to trigger a DNS request for a host of their choice could trigger a Denial of Service in versions < 15.2.1, < 14.15.1, and < 12.19.1 by getting the application to resolve a DNS record with a larger number of responses. This is fixed in 15.2.1, 14.15.1, and 12.19.1.

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
NodejsNode.Js>= 12.16.3, < 12.19.1
FedoraprojectFedora32
OracleBlockchain Platform< 21.1.2
OracleGraalvm19.3.4
OracleJd Edwards Enterpriseone Tools< 9.2.6.0
OracleMysql Cluster<= 8.0.23
OracleRetail Xstore Point Of Service16.0.6
C-Ares ProjectC-Ares< 1.16.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-8277?

CVE-2020-8277 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). A Node.js application that allows an attacker to trigger a DNS request for a host of their choice could trigger a Denial of Service in versions < 15.2.1, < 14.15.1, and < 12.19.1 by getting the applic...

How severe is CVE-2020-8277?

CVE-2020-8277 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-2020-8277?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nodejs Node.Js, Fedoraproject Fedora, Oracle Blockchain Platform, Oracle Graalvm, Oracle Jd Edwards Enterpriseone Tools.