# CVE-2018-21270: Versions less than 0.0.6 of the Node.js stringstream module are vulnerable to an out-of-bounds read because of allocation of uninitialized b

- Also known as: GHSA-MF6X-7MM4-X2G7
- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fixed in: 0.0.6
- Published: 2020-12-03 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported
- stringstream (npm): fixed in 0.0.6

## Description

Versions less than 0.0.6 of the Node.js stringstream module are vulnerable to an out-of-bounds read because of allocation of uninitialized buffers when a number is passed in the input stream (when using Node.js 4.x).

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, stringstream, upgrade to a fixed version (0.0.6) per the references below.
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## Related

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## References

- https://hackerone.com/reports/321670
- https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/664
- https://github.com/mhart/StringStream/issues/7

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