QID 984015

QID 984015: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for ua-parser (GHSA-pmg9-p9r2-6q87)

Affected versions of `ua-parser` are vulnerable to regular expression denial of service when given a specially crafted `User-Agent` header. ## Recommendation No patch is currently available for this vulnerability. The best mitigation is currently to avoid using this package, using a different, functionally equivalent package such as [useragent](https://www.npmjs.com/package/useragent).

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-pmg9-p9r2-6q87 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-pmg9-p9r2-6q87 - github.com/advisories/GHSA-pmg9-p9r2-6q87

CVEs related to QID 984015

CVE-2017-16086 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-pmg9-p9r2-6q87	ua-parser		github.com/advisories/GHSA-pmg9-p9r2-6q87

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