SB2024061901 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for the nodejs:16 package



SB2024061901 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for the nodejs:16 package

Published: June 19, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024061901
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Reachable Assertion (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27983)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a reachable assertion when handling HTTP/2 packets. A remote attacker can send a small amount of HTTP/2 frames packets with a few HTTP/2 frames inside and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.