Node.js.zlib.windowBits.DoS

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Denial of Service Vulnerability in Node.js.
The vulnerability is caused by improper validation of user supplied data when the vulnerable application handles a maliciously crafted request. An attacker can exploit this to cause a denial of service in the vulnerable application via a crafted request.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Node.js Node.js 8.x prior to 8.8.0
Node.js Node.js 6.x prior to 6.11.5
Node.js Node.js 4.x prior to 4.8.5

Impact logoImpact

Denial of Service: Remote attackers can crash vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/oct-2017-dos/

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)