Out-of-bounds Read in byte
Versions of byte before 1.4.1 allocate uninitialized buffers and read data from them past the initialized length
Recommendation
Update to version 1.4.1 or later.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm package | byte | < 1.4.1 | 1.4.1 |
References
- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-125- Platform
- npm
- Package
byte- Disclosed
- 04.06.2019
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-xm7f-x4wx-wmgv - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: byte
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