CVE-2018-3745

Name: CVE-2018-3745
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-29T20:29:02.783+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 2.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-3745 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. atob 2.0.3 and earlier allocates uninitialized Buffers when number is passed in input on Node.js 4.x and below.. EPSS estimates a 2.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

atob 2.0.3 and earlier allocates uninitialized Buffers when number is passed in input on Node.js 4.x and below.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.17%

80.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Atob Project	Atob	<= 2.0.3

References

https://hackerone.com/reports/321686Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230622-0009/
https://hackerone.com/reports/321686Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230622-0009/

Timeline

Published: May 29, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-3745?

atob 2.0.3 and earlier allocates uninitialized Buffers when number is passed in input on Node.js 4.x and below.

How severe is CVE-2018-3745?

CVE-2018-3745 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-3745?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-3745?

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Source: NVD / NIST