CVE-2018-7164

Description

Node.js versions 9.7.0 and later and 10.x are vulnerable and the severity is MEDIUM. A bug introduced in 9.7.0 increases the memory consumed when reading from the network into JavaScript using the net.Socket object directly as a stream. An attacker could use this cause a denial of service by sending tiny chunks of data in short succession. This vulnerability was restored by reverting to the prior behaviour.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.69% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory gentoo.org Vendor Advisory nodejs.org
Affected: The Node.js Project Node.js
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104463 third party advisory vdb entry
https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/june-2018-security-releases/ vendor advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-48 third party advisory vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-7164?
CVE-2018-7164 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-7164?
To fix CVE-2018-7164, 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-2018-7164 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-7164 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-7164?
CVE-2018-7164 affects The Node.js Project Node.js.
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