CVE-2024-4067: Regular Expression Denial of Service in micromatch

Published May 13, 2024
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Updated

Node.js micromatch module is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a regular expression denial of service (ReDoS) flaw in micromatch.braces() in index.js. By sending a specially crafted payload, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to increase the consumption time until the application hangs or slows down.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
npm/micromatch<4.0.8
4.0.8
Jonschlinkert Micromatch Node.js<4.0.8

Event History

May 13, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:04 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:04 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
May 14, 2024
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:42 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:42 PM
RemedyAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·06:30 PM
May 15, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·11:12 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 30, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·02:31 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·02:32 PM
Feb 4, 2025
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-4067?

CVE-2024-4067 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to a regex ReDoS flaw in the micromatch module.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-4067?

To fix CVE-2024-4067, upgrade the micromatch package to version 4.0.8 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2024-4067?

CVE-2024-4067 affects the micromatch module and IBM Cognos Dashboards on Cloud Pak for Data versions up to 5.0.0.

4

Can CVE-2024-4067 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-4067 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted payloads to the affected application.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2024-4067?

The impact of CVE-2024-4067 includes potential service downtime and resource exhaustion due to increased consumption time.

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