node-uuid: uuid before 14.0.0 can make unexpected writes when external output buffers are used, and the UUID version is 3, 5, or 6
CVE-2026-41988 is fixed in node-uuid on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-41988 (version 14.0.0+~11.0.0-1), released May 15, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.
uuid before 14.0.0 can make unexpected writes when external output buffers are used, and the UUID version is 3, 5, or 6. In particular, UUID version 4, which is very commonly used, is unaffected by this issue.
Where it's fixed
| Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | |||
| node-uuid · Debian 14 | 14.0.0+~11.0.0-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2026-41988 | May 15, 2026 |
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