CVE-2025-55131

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.

Configurations

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History

26 Feb 2026, 23:16

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CWE CWE-120

20 Jan 2026, 21:16

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New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-01-20 21:16

Updated : 2026-02-26 23:16


NVD link : CVE-2025-55131

Mitre link : CVE-2025-55131

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-55131


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Products Affected

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CWE
CWE-120

Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')