OpenSSL Vulnerability in Node.js Products by Node.js Foundation
CVE-2017-15896

9.1CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

The Node.js Project

Status
Node.js
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 December 2017

What is CVE-2017-15896?

Node.js is impacted by an OpenSSL vulnerability where the use of SSL_read() during a TLS handshake could be exploited by active network attackers. This flaw allows attackers to send application data without proper TLS authentication and encryption, utilizing the TLS or HTTP2 modules. It is essential for users to update their Node.js products to secure versions to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Node.js 4.0.0 and higher

Node.js 6.0.0 and higher

Node.js 8.0.0 and higher

References

https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/december-2017-se...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.1
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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