CVE-2016-10542

Description

ws is a "simple to use, blazing fast and thoroughly tested websocket client, server and console for node.js, up-to-date against RFC-6455". By sending an overly long websocket payload to a `ws` server, it is possible to crash the node process. This affects ws 1.1.0 and earlier.

Categories

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.40%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory nodesecurity.io
Affected: HackerOne ws node module
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/nodejs/node/issues/7388 third party advisory issue tracking
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/120 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10542?
CVE-2016-10542 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-10542?
To fix CVE-2016-10542, 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-2016-10542 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-10542 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-2016-10542?
CVE-2016-10542 affects HackerOne ws node module.
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