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More vulnerabilities in widely deployed software
Publication: LWN.net
Author: daroc
Source published: 21/10/2026, 17:09:24 UTC
Briefing created: 21/10/2026, 17:51:11 UTC
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Briefings
The Node.js project released security updates addressing a remote-code-execution vulnerability in Brotli compression libraries, while the musl libc project announced a new out-of-bounds write bug that could lead to remote code execution but has not yet been demonstrated. These findings highlight ongoing risks in widely deployed software components.
Key points
- Node.js released security updates to fix a remote-code-execution vulnerability in Brotli compression libraries.
- The musl libc project announced a new out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could lead to remote code execution but has not been demonstrated.
Context
These vulnerabilities affect programs using Brotli compression and compiled languages, indicating broader security risks in software ecosystems.
Limitations
The musl libc vulnerability has not been demonstrated, and the Node.js update scope is limited to Brotli compression libraries.
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