CVE-2020-8252

libuv: buffer overflow in realpath

Published Sep 18, 2020 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The implementation of realpath in libuv < 10.22.1, < 12.18.4, and < 14.9.0 used within Node.js incorrectly determined the buffer size which can result in a buffer overflow if the resolved path is longer than 256 bytes.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2020-29122 The implementation of realpath in libuv < 10.22.1, < 12.18.4, and < 14.9.0 used within Node.js incorrectly determined the buffer size which can result in a buffer overflow if the resolved path is longer than 256 bytes.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4548-1 libuv vulnerability
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
hackerone
Published
Updated
Apr 30, 2025, 10:24 PM
Reserved
Jan 28, 2020, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 18, 2020, 9:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:26 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Sep 15, 2020, 12:00 AM