npm 0.3.7 Regular Expression marked.js input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in npm 0.3.7. It has been classified as problematic. This impacts an unknown function of the file marked.js of the component Regular Expression. The manipulation leads to input validation. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-17461. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in npm 0.3.7 (Software Library). It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects an unknown code block of the file marked.js of the component Regular Expression. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

A Regular expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) vulnerability in the file marked.js of the marked npm package (tested on version 0.3.7) allows a remote attacker to overload and crash a server by passing a maliciously crafted string.

The bug was discovered 12/07/2017. The weakness was shared 12/08/2017 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at checkmarx.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-17461 since 12/07/2017. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/07/2017 🔍
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12/08/2017 +1 days 🔍
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01/26/2021 +1145 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: checkmarx.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-17461 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-17461
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-110339

Entryinfo

Created: 12/08/2017 11:40
Updated: 01/26/2021 08:42
Changes: 12/08/2017 11:40 (41), 12/12/2019 20:08 (1), 01/26/2021 08:42 (8)
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Cache ID: 216:711:103

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