CVE-2015-8851

Description

node-uuid before 1.4.4 uses insufficiently random data to create a GUID, which could make it easier for attackers to have unspecified impact via brute force guessing.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.48%
Third-Party Advisory openwall.com Third-Party Advisory redhat.com Third-Party Advisory nodesecurity.io
Affected: node-uuid node-uuid
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/broofa/node-uuid/commit/672f3834ed02c798aa021c618d0a5666c8da000d patch
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/93 third party advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/13/8 patch mailing list third party advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1327056 patch third party advisory issue tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-8851?
CVE-2015-8851 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-8851?
To fix CVE-2015-8851, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2015-8851 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2015-8851 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2015-8851?
CVE-2015-8851 affects node-uuid node-uuid.
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