DDoS via undefined socket.remoteAddress in Node.js HTTP
CVE-2023-2968 Published on May 30, 2023
Undefined variable usage in npm package "proxy" leads to remote denial of service
A remote attacker can trigger a denial of service in the socket.remoteAddress variable, by sending a crafted HTTP request. Usage of the undefined variable raises a TypeError exception.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-2968 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity, and a high impact on availability.
Weakness Type
Improper Handling of Undefined Values
The software does not handle or incorrectly handles when a value is not defined or supported for the associated parameter, field, or argument name.
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Exploit Probability
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