Vulnerability Description
The NPM package `braces`, versions prior to 3.0.3, fails to limit the number of characters it can handle, which could lead to Memory Exhaustion. In `lib/parse.js,` if a malicious user sends "imbalanced braces" as input, the parsing will enter a loop, which will cause the program to start allocating heap memory without freeing it at any moment of the loop. Eventually, the JavaScript heap limit is reached, and the program will crash.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jonschlinkert | Braces | < 3.0.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://devhub.checkmarx.com/cve-details/CVE-2024-4068/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/micromatch/braces/commit/415d660c3002d1ab7e63dbf490c9851da805Patch
- https://github.com/micromatch/braces/issues/35Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/micromatch/braces/pull/37ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/micromatch/braces/pull/40Issue TrackingPatch
- https://devhub.checkmarx.com/cve-details/CVE-2024-4068/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/micromatch/braces/commit/415d660c3002d1ab7e63dbf490c9851da805Patch
- https://github.com/micromatch/braces/issues/35Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/micromatch/braces/pull/37ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/micromatch/braces/pull/40Issue TrackingPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-4068?
CVE-2024-4068 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The NPM package `braces`, versions prior to 3.0.3, fails to limit the number of characters it can handle, which could lead to Memory Exhaustion. In `lib/parse.js,` if a malicious user sends "imbalance...
How severe is CVE-2024-4068?
CVE-2024-4068 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-2024-4068?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Jonschlinkert Braces.