Socket.IO is an open source, real-time, bidirectional, event-based, communication framework. A specially crafted Socket.IO packet can trigger an uncaught exception on the Socket.IO server, thus killing the Node.js process. This issue is fixed by commit `15af22fc22` which has been included in `socket.io@4.6.2` (released in May 2023). The fix was backported in the 2.x branch as well with commit `d30630ba10`. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade may attach a listener for the "error" event to catch these errors.
CVE-2024-38355 - High Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Library - socket.io-1.7.3.tgz
node.js realtime framework server
Library home page: https://registry.npmjs.org/socket.io/-/socket.io-1.7.3.tgz
Path to dependency file: /package.json
Path to vulnerable library: /node_modules/socket.io/package.json
Dependency Hierarchy: - karma-1.7.0.tgz (Root Library) - :x: **socket.io-1.7.3.tgz** (Vulnerable Library)
Found in base branch: master
Vulnerability Details
Socket.IO is an open source, real-time, bidirectional, event-based, communication framework. A specially crafted Socket.IO packet can trigger an uncaught exception on the Socket.IO server, thus killing the Node.js process. This issue is fixed by commit `15af22fc22` which has been included in `socket.io@4.6.2` (released in May 2023). The fix was backported in the 2.x branch as well with commit `d30630ba10`. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade may attach a listener for the "error" event to catch these errors.
Publish Date: 2024-06-19
URL: CVE-2024-38355
CVSS 3 Score Details (7.3)
Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Network - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: Low - Integrity Impact: Low - Availability Impact: Low
For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.Suggested Fix
Type: Upgrade version
Origin: https://github.com/socketio/socket.io/security/advisories/GHSA-25hc-qcg6-38wj
Release Date: 2024-06-19
Fix Resolution (socket.io): 4.6.2
Direct dependency fix Resolution (karma): 6.3.5
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