CVE-2024-22025: Medium severity IBM Cognos Analytics vulnerability
A vulnerability in Node.js has been identified allowing for a Denial of Service (DoS) attack through resource exhaustion when using the fetch() function to retrieve content from an untrusted URL. The vulnerability stems from the fact that the fetch() function in Node.js always decodes Brotli making it possible for an attacker to cause resource exhaustion when fetching content from an untrusted URL. An attacker controlling the URL passed into fetch() can exploit this vulnerability to exhaust memory potentially leading to process termination depending on the system configuration.
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A vulnerability in Node.js has been identified, allowing for a Denial of Service (DoS) attack through resource exhaustion when using the fetch() function to retrieve content from an untrusted URL. The vulnerability stems from the fact that the fetch() function in Node.js always decodes Brotli, making it possible for an attacker to cause resource exhaustion when fetching content from an untrusted URL. An attacker controlling the URL passed into fetch() can exploit this vulnerability to exhaust memory, potentially leading to process termination, depending on the system configuration.
— MITRE
Node.js is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a resource exhaustion flaw in fetch() brotli decoding . By sending a specially crafted request, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service condition.
— IBM
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-22025?
CVE-2024-22025 has a high severity rating as it allows for Denial of Service (DoS) through resource exhaustion.
How do I fix CVE-2024-22025?
To fix CVE-2024-22025, apply the latest patches provided by IBM for affected versions of Cognos Analytics.
What are the affected versions of Cognos Analytics for CVE-2024-22025?
CVE-2024-22025 affects IBM Cognos Analytics versions 11.2.0 to 11.2.4 FP3 and 12.0.0 to 12.0.3.
What type of attack does CVE-2024-22025 enable?
CVE-2024-22025 enables a Denial of Service (DoS) attack through resource exhaustion when using the fetch() function.
Which function in Node.js is involved in CVE-2024-22025?
The fetch() function in Node.js is involved in CVE-2024-22025, as it improperly handles Brotli decoding from untrusted URLs.