http: Reading unprocessed HTTP request with unbounded chunk extension allows DoS attacks
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Node.js
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A vulnerability in Node.js HTTP servers allows an attacker to send a specially crafted HTTP request with chunked encoding, leading to resource exhaustion and denial of service (DoS). The server reads an unbounded number of bytes from a single connection, exploiting the lack of limitations on chunk extension bytes. The issue can cause CPU and network bandwidth exhaustion, bypassing standard safeguards like timeouts and body size limits.
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Closed
Substate
Resolved
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Weakness
Uncontrolled Resource Consumption