# CVE-2017-20165: node-debug: A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in debug-js debug up to 3.0.x

CVE-2017-20165 is fixed in node-debug on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2017-20165, released January 9, 2023. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-20165
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.5 (high)
- EPSS: 0.0211
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jan 9, 2023

## Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in debug-js debug up to 3.0.x. This affects the function useColors of the file src/node.js. The manipulation of the argument str leads to inefficient regular expression complexity. Upgrading to version 3.1.0 is able to address this issue. The identifier of the patch is c38a0166c266a679c8de012d4eaccec3f944e685. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-217665 was assigned to this vulnerability.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | node-debug Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 3.1.0-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2017-20165](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2017-20165.md) | Jan 9, 2023 |
| Linux | node-debug Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 3.1.0-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2017-20165](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2017-20165.md) | Jan 9, 2023 |
| Linux | node-debug Debian 14 | 3.1.0-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2017-20165](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2017-20165.md) | Jan 9, 2023 |

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