Out-of-bounds Read in npmconf
Versions of npmconf before 2.1.3 allocate and write to disk uninitialized memory contents when a typed number is passed as input on Node.js 4.x.
Recommendation
Update to version 2.1.3 or later. Consider switching to another config storage mechanism, as npmconf is deprecated and should not be used.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm package | npmconf | < 2.1.3 | 2.1.3 |
References
- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-125- Platform
- npm
- Package
npmconf- Disclosed
- 12.06.2019
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-57cf-349j-352g - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: npmconf
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