QID 981196

QID 981196: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for https-proxy-agent (GHSA-8g7p-74h8-hg48)

Versions of `https-proxy-agent` before 2.2.0 are vulnerable to denial of service. This is due to unsanitized options (proxy.auth) being passed to `Buffer()`.


## Recommendation

Update to version 2.2.0 or later.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.1 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.4 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-8g7p-74h8-hg48 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 981196

    CVE-2018-3739 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-8g7p-74h8-hg48 https-proxy-agent URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-8g7p-74h8-hg48
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