BIT-node-2025-55131 PUBLISHED CVSS 7.099999904632568 HIGH

A flaw in Node.js's buffer allocation logic can expose uninitialized memory when allocations are interrupted, when using the `vm` module with the timeout option. Under specific timing conditions, buffers allocated with `Buffer.alloc` and other `TypedArray` instances like `Uint8Array` may contain leftover data from previous operations, allowing in-process secrets like tokens or passwords to leak or causing data corruption. While exploitation typically requires precise timing or in-process code execution, it can become remotely exploitable when untrusted input influences workload and timeouts, leading to potential confidentiality and integrity impact.

Risk Scores

CVSS v3.0
7.099999904632568
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Bitnaminode0, 21.0.0, 23.0.0

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