CVE-2017-16099

CVE-2017-16099 is a high-severity vulnerability in No-case Project No-case with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-400.

Key facts

Description

The no-case module is vulnerable to regular expression denial of service. When malicious untrusted user input is passed into no-case it can block the event loop causing a denial of service condition.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-16099?
The no-case module is vulnerable to regular expression denial of service. When malicious untrusted user input is passed into no-case it can block the event loop causing a denial of service condition.
How severe is CVE-2017-16099?
CVE-2017-16099 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-16099 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-16099?
CVE-2017-16099 affects No-case Project No-case. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16099?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-16099 published?
CVE-2017-16099 was published on 2018-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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