The qs module before 1.0.0 in Node.js does not call the compact function for array data, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by using a large index value to create a sparse array.
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CVE-2014-7191 - Medium Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Library - qs-0.5.1.tgz
querystring parser
Library home page: https://registry.npmjs.org/qs/-/qs-0.5.1.tgz
Path to dependency file: /package.json
Path to vulnerable library: /node_modules/qs/package.json
Dependency Hierarchy: - express-3.0.1.tgz (Root Library) - connect-2.6.2.tgz - :x: **qs-0.5.1.tgz** (Vulnerable Library)
Found in HEAD commit: cd16b8484759f364d6aaa2da98f5d5a7370115e0
Found in base branch: main
Vulnerability Details
The qs module before 1.0.0 in Node.js does not call the compact function for array data, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by using a large index value to create a sparse array.
Publish Date: 2014-10-19
URL: CVE-2014-7191
CVSS 3 Score Details (5.3)
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: Low
For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.Suggested Fix
Type: Upgrade version
Origin: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-7191
Release Date: 2014-10-19
Fix Resolution (qs): 1.0.0
Direct dependency fix Resolution (express): 3.16.0