High severityNVD Advisory· Published Jan 30, 2020· Updated Aug 6, 2024
CVE-2015-8851
CVE-2015-8851
Description
node-uuid before 1.4.4 uses insufficiently random data to create a GUID, which could make it easier for attackers to have unspecified impact via brute force guessing.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
node-uuidnpm | < 1.4.4 | 1.4.4 |
Affected products
2- node-uuid/node-uuidv5Range: before 1.4.4
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
9- github.com/advisories/GHSA-265q-28rp-chq5ghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-8851ghsaADVISORY
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/13/8ghsax_refsource_MISCWEB
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgighsax_refsource_MISCWEB
- github.com/broofa/node-uuid/commit/672f3834ed02c798aa021c618d0a5666c8da000dghsax_refsource_CONFIRMWEB
- github.com/broofa/node-uuid/issues/108ghsaWEB
- github.com/broofa/node-uuid/issues/122ghsaWEB
- nodesecurity.io/advisories/93mitrex_refsource_CONFIRM
- www.npmjs.com/advisories/93ghsaWEB
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