CVE-2022-25872 is an Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability affecting all versions of the fast-string-search package. This flaw stems from incorrect memory handling and length calculation when non-string input is provided as the source, allowing an attacker to read previously allocated memory. Rated as MEDIUM severity (CVSS 5.3), it can be exploited remotely with low attack complexity, potentially leading to information disclosure (C:L). There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:fast_string_search_project:fast_string_search:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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