SB2019051902 - Prototype Pollution in smart-extend npm module



SB2019051902 - Prototype Pollution in smart-extend npm module

Published: May 19, 2019 Updated: May 27, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019051902
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Partial DoS

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Prototype pollution (CVE-ID: N/A)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to Prototype Pollution when "deep" function performs a recursive copy of the specified objects. A remote attacker can trigger resource exhaustion and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.