uuidjs uuid <14.0.0 silent partial buffer writes
CVE-2026-41907 Published on April 24, 2026
uuid: Missing buffer bounds check in `v3`/`v5`/`v6` when `buf` is provided
uuid is for the creation of RFC9562 (formerly RFC4122) UUIDs. Prior to 14.0.0, v3, v5, and v6 accept external output buffers but do not reject out-of-range writes (small buf or large offset). This allows silent partial writes into caller-provided buffers. This vulnerability is fixed in 14.0.0.
Weakness Types
What is an Untrusted pointer offset Vulnerability?
The program performs pointer arithmetic on a valid pointer, but it uses an offset that can point outside of the intended range of valid memory locations for the resulting pointer.
CVE-2026-41907 has been classified to as an Untrusted pointer offset vulnerability or weakness.
What is a Memory Corruption Vulnerability?
The software writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Typically, this can result in corruption of data, a crash, or code execution. The software may modify an index or perform pointer arithmetic that references a memory location that is outside of the boundaries of the buffer. A subsequent write operation then produces undefined or unexpected results.
CVE-2026-41907 has been classified to as a Memory Corruption vulnerability or weakness.