QID 983148

QID 983148: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for ws (GHSA-6663-c963-2gqg)

Affected versions of `ws` do not appropriately limit the size of incoming websocket payloads, which may result in a denial of service condition when the node process crashes after receiving a large payload.



## Recommendation

Update to version 1.1.1 or later.
Alternatively, set the `maxpayload` option for the `ws` server to a value smaller than 256MB.

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

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-6663-c963-2gqg for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 983148

    CVE-2016-10542 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-6663-c963-2gqg ws URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-6663-c963-2gqg
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