CVE-2016-10542
CVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
66.1 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
ws is a "simple to use, blazing fast and thoroughly tested websocket client, server and console for node.js, up-to-date against RFC-6455". By sending an overly long websocket payload to a `ws` server, it is possible to crash the node process. This affects ws 1.1.0 and earlier.
Technical details
- Published
- 2018-05-31
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2016-10542?
ws is a "simple to use, blazing fast and thoroughly tested websocket client, server and console for node.js, up-to-date against RFC-6455". By sending an overly long websocket payload to a `ws` server, it is possible to crash the node process. This affects ws 1.1.0 and earlier.
Is CVE-2016-10542 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2016-10542 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 66.1%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2016-10542?
CVE-2016-10542 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
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