Description
node-uuid before 1.4.4 uses insufficiently random data to create a GUID, which could make it easier for attackers to have unspecified impact via brute force guessing.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| node-uuid | node-uuid | before 1.4.4 | — |
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | node-uuid | 1.4.7-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | node-uuid | 1.4.7-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | node-uuid | 1.4.7-1 | — |
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat OpenShift 3 | atomic-openshift +10 | 3.2.1.1-1.git.0.96f9555.el7 | RHBA-2016:1343 |
| Red Hat OpenShift 3 | heapster | 1.1.0-1.beta2.el7 | RHBA-2016:1343 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| npm | node-uuid | < 1.4.4 | 1.4.4 | GHSA-265q-28rp-chq5 |
Advisories 1
- RHBA-2016:1343 Red Hat Bug Fix Advisory: Red Hat OpenShift Enterprise 3.2.1.1 bug fix and enhancement update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Oct 8, 2026