file-type up to 16.5.3/17.1.2 on Node.js MKV File infinite loop

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in file-type up to 16.5.3/17.1.2 on Node.js. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component MKV File Handler. Such manipulation leads to infinite loop. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-36313. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in file-type up to 16.5.3/17.1.2 on Node.js (JavaScript Library). Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality of the component MKV File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a infinite loop vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-835. The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue was discovered in the file-type package before 16.5.4 and 17.x before 17.1.3 for Node.js. A malformed MKV file could cause the file type detector to get caught in an infinite loop. This would make the application become unresponsive and could be used to cause a DoS attack.

The weakness was disclosed 07/22/2022. The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2022-36313 since 07/20/2022. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading to version 16.5.4 or 17.1.3 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.4

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Infinite loop
CWE: CWE-835 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: file-type 16.5.4/17.1.3

Timelineinfo

07/20/2022 🔍
07/22/2022 +2 days 🔍
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03/17/2026 +1334 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2022-36313 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-36313
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-204842

Entryinfo

Created: 07/22/2022 08:50
Updated: 03/17/2026 22:19
Changes: 07/22/2022 08:50 (43), 03/17/2026 22:19 (26)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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