CVE-2018-3737 (High) detected in sshpk-1.10.1.tgz

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CVE-2018-3737 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - sshpk-1.10.1.tgz

A library for finding and using SSH public keys

Library home page: https://registry.npmjs.org/sshpk/-/sshpk-1.10.1.tgz

Path to dependency file: /package.json

Path to vulnerable library: /node_modules/npm/node_modules/request/node_modules/http-signature/node_modules/sshpk/package.json

Dependency Hierarchy: - npm-4.4.1.tgz (Root Library) - request-2.79.0.tgz - http-signature-1.1.1.tgz - :x: **sshpk-1.10.1.tgz** (Vulnerable Library)

Found in HEAD commit: ceecb0808664406acced37f73d2f7bd52b686a97

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerability Details

sshpk is vulnerable to ReDoS when parsing crafted invalid public keys.

Publish Date: 2018-04-26

URL: CVE-2018-3737

CVSS 3 Score Details (7.5)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Network - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: None - Integrity Impact: None - Availability Impact: High

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://hackerone.com/reports/319593

Release Date: 2018-04-26

Fix Resolution (sshpk): 1.13.2

Direct dependency fix Resolution (npm): 4.4.2

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:heavy_check_mark: This issue was automatically closed by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) was either marked as ignored or it is no longer part of the Mend inventory.

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