CVE-2021-29057 SUCHMOKUO node-worker-threads-pool denial of service Vulnerability
Attackers can cause a denial of service in the node-worker-threads-pool library via StaticPool issues.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-29057?
CVE-2021-29057 is a medium-severity denial of service vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Aug 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An issue was discovered in StaticPool in SUCHMOKUO node-worker-threads-pool version 1.4.3, allows attackers to cause a denial of service.
Weakness: CWE-400
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-29057?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including node-worker-threads-pool. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
node-worker-threads-pool npm | All versions to 1.4.3 | None |
node-worker-threads-pool npm | All versions to 1.4.3 | None |
Products include Thoughtworks Node-Worker-Threads-Pool.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29057?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-29057 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is CVE-2021-29057 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-29057 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7vxc-q7rv-qfj8.