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Security checkJanuary 30, 2023

node-opcua DoS when bypassing limitations for excessive memory consumption

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High severitynpmnode-opcua

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Description

The package node-opcua before 2.74.0 are vulnerable to Denial of Service (DoS) when bypassing the limitations for excessive memory consumption by sending multiple CloseSession requests with the deleteSubscription parameter equal to False.

Recommendation

Update the node-opcua package to the latest compatible version. Followings are version details:

  • Affected version(s): < 2.74.0
  • Patched version(s): 2.74.0

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