Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in the file-type package before 16.5.4 and 17.x before 17.1.3 for Node.js. A malformed MKV file could cause the file type detector to get caught in an infinite loop. This would make the application become unresponsive and could be used to cause a DoS attack.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sindresorhus | File-Type | < 16.5.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/sindresorhus/file-type/releases/tag/v16.5.4Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/sindresorhus/file-type/releases/tag/v17.1.3Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220909-0005/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.npmjs.com/package/file-typeProductThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/sindresorhus/file-type/releases/tag/v16.5.4Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/sindresorhus/file-type/releases/tag/v17.1.3Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220909-0005/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.npmjs.com/package/file-typeProductThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-36313?
CVE-2022-36313 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in the file-type package before 16.5.4 and 17.x before 17.1.3 for Node.js. A malformed MKV file could cause the file type detector to get caught in an infinite loop. This would...
How severe is CVE-2022-36313?
CVE-2022-36313 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-36313?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sindresorhus File-Type.