WebSocket Server Vulnerability in ws Library Affects Node.js
CVE-2016-10542

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Hackerone

Status
Ws Node Module
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 May 2018

What is CVE-2016-10542?

The ws library, a versatile WebSocket client and server for Node.js, is susceptible to a Denial of Service vulnerability due to its inability to handle excessively long WebSocket payloads. When an overly long payload is sent to a ws server, it can lead to a crash of the node process, disrupting server operations. This vulnerability affects ws versions up to 1.1.0, necessitating immediate attention from developers to secure their applications against potential payload attacks. Please refer to the GitHub issue and the Node Security Advisory for more details.

Affected Version(s)

ws node module <=1.1.0

References

https://github.com/nodejs/node/issues/7388
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https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/120
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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