Node.js 12.16.3 < 12.19.1 / 14.13.0 < 14.15.1 / 15.x < 15.2.1 DoS (November 2020 Security Releases)

high Nessus Plugin ID 143423

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Synopsis

Node.js - JavaScript run-time environment is affected by a denial-of-service vulnerability.

Description

The version of Node.js installed on the remote host is at least 12.16.3 prior to 12.19.1, at least 14.13.0 prior to 14.15.1, or prior to 15.2.1. It is, therefore, affected by a denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability as referenced in the november-2020-security-releases advisory. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this, by getting the application to resolve a DNS record with a larger number of responses, to cause the application to stop responding.

Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

Solution

Upgrade to Node.js version 12.19.1 / 14.15.1 / 15.2.1 or later.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 143423

File Name: nodejs_2020_nov.nasl

Version: 1.9

Type: local

Agent: windows, macosx, unix

Family: Misc.

Published: 12/2/2020

Updated: 1/9/2024

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 3.6

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5

Temporal Score: 3.7

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2020-8277

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Temporal Score: 6.5

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:nodejs:node.js

Required KB Items: installed_sw/Node.js

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 11/16/2020

Vulnerability Publication Date: 11/16/2020

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2020-8277

IAVB: 2020-B-0070-S

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