@electron/packager's build process memory potentially leaked into final executable
Impact
A random segment of ~1-10kb of Node.js heap memory allocated either side of a known buffer will be leaked into the final executable. This memory could contain sensitive information such as environment variables, secrets files, etc.
Patches
This issue is patched in 18.3.1
Workarounds
No workarounds, please update to a patched version of @electron/packager immediately if impacated.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm package | @electron/packager | >= 18.3.0, < 18.3.1 | 18.3.1 |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-402- Platform
- npm
- Package
@electron/packager- Disclosed
- 29.03.2024
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-34h3-8mw4-qw57 - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: @electron/packager
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