CVE-2018-7158: node.js from 4.0.0 (inclusive), through 4.1.2 (inclusive), from 4.2.0 (inclusive), through 4.9.1 (inclusive); +1 more…

Affected technology

node.js · from 4.0.0 (inclusive), through 4.1.2 (inclusive)
nodejs

node.js · from 4.2.0 (inclusive), through 4.9.1 (inclusive)
nodejs

Node.js · 4.x
The Node.js Project

Component: Not specified by the source

Attack conditions (NVD, CVSS 3.1): Network (remote) · No privileges required · No user interaction required

What an attacker can do

An attacker can craft a string, that when passed through one of these functions, could take a significant amount of time to evaluate, potentially leading to a full denial of service. NVD’s CVSS 3.1 assessment (base score 7.5/10) rates confidentiality and integrity impact as none; availability impact as high.