#VU77517 Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions in Next.js - CVE-2022-36046

Vulnerability identifier: #VU77517

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-36046

CWE-ID: CWE-754

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Next.js
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications

Vendor: Zeit

Description

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

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

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Next.js: 12.2.3

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External links
https://github.com/vercel/next.js/security/advisories/GHSA-wff4-fpwg-qqv3
https://github.com/vercel/next.js/releases/tag/v12.2.4

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.