Node.js 'Forwarded' Module CVE-2017-16118 Denial of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	104427
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:	CVE-2017-16118
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Jun 11 2018 12:00AM
Updated:	Jun 11 2018 12:00AM
Credit:	Cristian-Alexandru Staicu
Vulnerable:	Nodejs Forwarded 0
Not Vulnerable:	Nodejs Forwarded 0.1.2

Node.js 'Forwarded' Module CVE-2017-16118 Denial of Service Vulnerability

The Forwarded module for Node.js is prone to a remote denial-of-service vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this issue to cause denial-of-service conditions.

Versions prior to Nodejs Forwarded 0.1.2 are vulnerable.

Node.js 'Forwarded' Module CVE-2017-16118 Denial of Service Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Node.js 'Forwarded' Module CVE-2017-16118 Denial of Service Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

Node.js 'Forwarded' Module CVE-2017-16118 Denial of Service Vulnerability

References:

• Bug 1588785 - (CVE-2017-16118) CVE-2017-16118 nodejs-forwarded: regular expressi (Red Hat Bugzilla)
  
• CVE-2017-16118 (Red Hat Bugzilla)
  
• Node.js Homepage (Joyent)
  
• Regular Expression Denial of Service (Nodejs)