SB2024072312 - Improper check for unusual or exceptional conditions in Socket.IO



SB2024072312 - Improper check for unusual or exceptional conditions in Socket.IO

Published: July 23, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024072312
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38355)

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper error handling. A remote attacker can send specially crafted Socket.IO packet to the application and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.