GHSA-3wqh-h42r-x8fq: @hapi/content Denial of Service Vulnerability

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GHSA-3wqh-h42r-x8fq is a HIGH denial of service vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting @hapi/content libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves denial of service in @hapi/content. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.0.2.

GHSA-3wqh-h42r-x8fq at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3wqh-h42r-x8fq
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product @hapi/content
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-3wqh-h42r-x8fq

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected @hapi/content dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

@hapi/content fixed: 5.0.2 
npm install @hapi/content@5.0.2
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls @hapi/content

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-3wqh-h42r-x8fq, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls @hapi/content

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of @hapi/content in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 5.0.2), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls @hapi/content command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under General Security Weakness. In @hapi/content, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Versions of `@hapi/content` prior to 4.1.1 and 5.0.1 are vulnerable to Denial of Service. The Content-Encoding HTTP header parser has a vulnerability which will cause the function to throw a system error if the header contains some invalid values. Because hapi rethrows system errors (as opposed to catching expected application errors), the error is thrown all the way up the stack. If no unhandled exception handler is available, the application will exist, allowing an attacker to shut down services. ## Recommendation Upgrade to version 5.0.2. Versions 4.1.1 and 5.0.1 are fixed but only available for direct download through the repository.

GHSA-3wqh-h42r-x8fq Affected @hapi/content Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
5.0.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
@hapi/content
npm/@hapi/content
npm
< 5.0.2
5.0.2

References

www.npmjs.com/advisories/1476 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1476

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-3wqh-h42r-x8fq?
GHSA-3wqh-h42r-x8fq is a security vulnerability in @hapi/content involving Denial of Service in @hapi/content under General Security Weakness.
Which @hapi/content versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 5.0.2 across affected packages: @hapi/content.
What version fixes GHSA-3wqh-h42r-x8fq?
Upgrading to 5.0.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is @hapi/content affected?
Yes, @hapi/content is affected in releases prior to 5.0.2. Upgrade your dependency to 5.0.2 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-3wqh-h42r-x8fq?
GHSA-3wqh-h42r-x8fq is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-3wqh-h42r-x8fq?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls @hapi/content'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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