CVE-2017-16138

CVE-2017-16138 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mime Project Mime 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 mime module < 1.4.1, 2.0.1, 2.0.2 is vulnerable to regular expression denial of service when a mime lookup is performed on untrusted user input.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-16138?
The mime module < 1.4.1, 2.0.1, 2.0.2 is vulnerable to regular expression denial of service when a mime lookup is performed on untrusted user input.
How severe is CVE-2017-16138?
CVE-2017-16138 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-2017-16138 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-16138?
CVE-2017-16138 affects Mime Project Mime. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16138?
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-2017-16138 published?
CVE-2017-16138 was published on 2018-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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