CVE-2024-22025 (CVSS 6.5)

Description

A vulnerability in Node.js has been identified, allowing for a Denial of Service (DoS) attack through resource exhaustion when using the fetch() function to retrieve content from an untrusted URL. The vulnerability stems from the fact that the fetch() function in Node.js always decodes Brotli, making it possible for an attacker to cause resource exhaustion when fetching content from an untrusted URL. An attacker controlling the URL passed into fetch() can exploit this vulnerability to exhaust memory, potentially leading to process termination, depending on the system configuration.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-404 CWE-404

References

Other References

https://hackerone.com/reports/2284065 https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/03/msg00029.html https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240517-0008/ https://hackerone.com/reports/2284065 https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/03/msg00029.html https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/09/msg00029.html https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240517-0008/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-22025? +

A vulnerability in Node.js has been identified, allowing for a Denial of Service (DoS) attack through resource exhaustion when using the fetch() function to retrieve content from an untrusted URL. The vulnerability stems from the fact that the fetch() function in Node.js always decodes Brotli, making it possible for an attacker to cause resource exhaustion when fetching content from an untrusted URL. An attacker controlling the URL passed into fetch() can exploit this vulnerability to exhaust memory, potentially leading to process termination, depending on the system configuration. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-22025? +

CVE-2024-22025 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-22025? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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