QID 983773

QID 983773: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for bson (GHSA-8462-q7x7-g2x4)

The MongoDB bson JavaScript module (also known as js-bson) versions 0.5.0 to 1.0.x before 1.0.5 is vulnerable to a Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) in lib/bson/decimal128.js. The flaw is triggered when the Decimal128.fromString() function is called to parse a long untrusted string.

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-8462-q7x7-g2x4 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 983773

    CVE-2018-13863 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-8462-q7x7-g2x4 bson URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-8462-q7x7-g2x4
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