QID 983903

QID 983903: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for request (GHSA-7xfp-9c55-5vqj)

Affected versions of `request` will disclose local system memory to remote systems in certain circumstances. When a multipart request is made, and the type of `body` is `number`, then a buffer of that size will be allocated and sent to the remote server as the body. ## Proof of Concept ``` var request = require('request'); var http = require('http'); var serveFunction = function (req, res){ req.on('data', function (data) { console.log(data) }); res.end(); }; var server = http.createServer(serveFunction); server.listen(8000); request({ method: "POST", uri: 'http://localhost:8000', multipart: [{body:500}] },function(err,res,body){}); ``` ## Recommendation Update to version 2.68.0 or later

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

CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5.9 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.1 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-7xfp-9c55-5vqj for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-7xfp-9c55-5vqj - github.com/advisories/GHSA-7xfp-9c55-5vqj

CVEs related to QID 983903

CVE-2017-16026 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-7xfp-9c55-5vqj	request		github.com/advisories/GHSA-7xfp-9c55-5vqj

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