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Out-of-bounds Read in atob

CVE-2018-3745

  • atob
  • org.webjars.npm:atob
  • org.webjars.npm:github-com-node-browser-compat-atob
High
9.1/10

Summary

The package atob through 2.0.3 allocates uninitialized buffers when a number is passed in input on Node.js 4.x and below.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • NONE
  • UNCHANGED
  • NONE
  • NONE
  • HIGH
  • HIGH

CWE-125 - Out-of-Bounds Read

Out-of-bounds read is a vulnerability that allows access to memory beyond the authorized accessible location. Such a vulnerability compromises the confidentiality of the trusted environment in the application and enables an attacker to launch further attacks by leveraging the exposed information.

References

Advisory Timeline

  • Published