Node.js up to 0.10.41/0.12.9/4.2.x/5.5.x HTTP Header Content-Length Content Smuggling input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Node.js up to 0.10.41/0.12.9/4.2.x/5.5.x. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component HTTP Header Handler. Such manipulation of the argument Content-Length leads to input validation (Content Smuggling). This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-2086. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Node.js up to 0.10.41/0.12.9/4.2.x/5.5.x (JavaScript Library). Affected by this issue is an unknown function of the component HTTP Header Handler. The manipulation of the argument Content-Length with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability (Content Smuggling). 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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Node.js 0.10.x before 0.10.42, 0.12.x before 0.12.10, 4.x before 4.3.0, and 5.x before 5.6.0 allow remote attackers to conduct HTTP request smuggling attacks via a crafted Content-Length HTTP header.

The weakness was shared 04/07/2016 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at lists.fedoraproject.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-2086 since 01/27/2016. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 89508 (Fedora 23 : nodejs-0.10.42-4.fc23 (2016-3102c11757)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 168737 (OpenSuSE Security Update for Security nodejs (openSUSE-SU-2016:0604-1)).

Upgrading to version 0.10.42, 0.12.10, 4.3.0 or 5.6.0 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (89508), SecurityFocus (BID 83282†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-58058†). The entries VDB-81707, VDB-93152 and VDB-93153 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

• JavaScript Library

Name

• Node.js

Version

• 0.10.0
• 0.10.1
• 0.10.2
• 0.10.3
• 0.10.4
• 0.10.5
• 0.10.6
• 0.10.7
• 0.10.8
• 0.10.9
• 0.10.10
• 0.10.11
• 0.10.12
• 0.10.13
• 0.10.14
• 0.10.15
• 0.10.16
• 0.10.17
• 0.10.18
• 0.10.19
• 0.10.20
• 0.10.21
• 0.10.22
• 0.10.23
• 0.10.24
• 0.10.25
• 0.10.26
• 0.10.27
• 0.10.28
• 0.10.29
• 0.10.30
• 0.10.31
• 0.10.32
• 0.10.33
• 0.10.34
• 0.10.35
• 0.10.36
• 0.10.37
• 0.10.38
• 0.10.39
• 0.10.40
• 0.10.41
• 0.12.0
• 0.12.1
• 0.12.2
• 0.12.3
• 0.12.4
• 0.12.5
• 0.12.6
• 0.12.7
• 0.12.8
• 0.12.9
• 4.0
• 4.1
• 4.2
• 5.0
• 5.1
• 5.2
• 5.3
• 5.4
• 5.5

License

• open-source

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

VulDB Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Temp Score: 7.2
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NVD Base Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

Name: Content Smuggling
Class: Input validation / Content Smuggling
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 89508
Nessus Name: Fedora 23 : nodejs-0.10.42-4.fc23 (2016-3102c11757)
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OpenVAS ID: 867773
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for nodejs FEDORA-2016-8925
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Node.js 0.10.42/0.12.10/4.3.0/5.6.0

Timelineinfo

01/27/2016 🔍
02/09/2016 +13 days 🔍
02/09/2016 +0 days 🔍
02/14/2016 +5 days 🔍
03/04/2016 +19 days 🔍
04/07/2016 +34 days 🔍
04/07/2016 +0 days 🔍
04/08/2016 +1 days 🔍
04/12/2016 +4 days 🔍
07/12/2022 +2282 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: FEDORA-2016-3102c11757
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-2086 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-2086
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-81704
SecurityFocus: 83282 - Node.js CVE-2016-2086 HTTP Request Smuggling Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 58058 - Node.js Remote Request Smuggling Issue via Crafted HTTP Requests, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/08/2016 10:43
Updated: 07/12/2022 12:00
Changes: 04/08/2016 10:43 (65), 02/04/2019 11:14 (20), 07/12/2022 12:00 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:084:103

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