CVE-2016-7052: nodejs node.js NULL Pointer Dereference
CVSS: 7.5v3.1HighModified
AliasesALPINE-CVE-2016-7052DEBIAN-CVE-2016-7052
Published 26-09-2016Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2016-7052 is a high (CVSS 7.5) NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability in nodejs node.js. EPSS estimates a 29.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 98.1% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
29.46%
0%100%
High · -0.75 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Advisory lineage
Upstream 0 · Downstream 5 · Related 4Timeline
- 26-09-2016PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
crypto/x509/x509_vfy.c in OpenSSL 1.0.2i allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) by triggering a CRL operation.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 3 sources · 2 versionsHigh 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesAll 3 agree
- OSV · AlpineEcosystem advisory · calculated7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
- OSV · DebianEcosystem advisory · calculated7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Medium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
29.46%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
98%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
-0.75 pp
From 30.22% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score29.46%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Alpine1 product
- openssl< 1.0.2j-r0
Debian1 product
- openssl< 1.0.2j-1
Nodejs1 product
- node.js≥ 4.0.0, ≤ 4.1.2 | ≥ 4.2.0, < 4.6.0 | ≥ 6.0.0, < 6.7.0
Novell1 product
Openssl1 product
- openssl1.0.2i
5 vendors · 5 products
References
22 links- www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2018-3236628.htmlX Refsource CONFIRMPatchThird Party Advisory
- support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf03856en_usX Refsource CONFIRMThird Party Advisory
- www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.htmlX Refsource CONFIRMPatchThird Party Advisory
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- www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.htmlX Refsource CONFIRMPatchThird Party Advisory
- www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2018-3678067.htmlX Refsource CONFIRMPatchThird Party Advisory
- security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-16:27.openssl.ascVendor AdvisoryX Refsource FREEBSDThird Party Advisory
- www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2017-3236622.htmlX Refsource CONFIRMPatchThird Party Advisory
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-10/msg00013.htmlVendor AdvisoryX Refsource SUSEThird Party Advisory
