#VU13377 Improper input validation in Node.js - CVE-2018-7162
Published: June 18, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU13377
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-7162
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Node.js
Node.js
Software vendor:
Node.js Foundation
Node.js Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient input validation when TLS implementation. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request that submits malicious input to the targeted node server and cause it to crash.
Remediation
Update to version 10.4.1.