Memory corruption in 101arrowz fflate unzipSync function
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · Low · Low
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA.
Summary
fflate versions 0.8.0, 0.8.1, 0.8.2 and 0.8.3 contain a flaw in the unzipSync function in esm/index.mjs. An improper restriction of operations within the bounds of a memory buffer (CWE-119) causes memory corruption. A remote attacker without privileges or user interaction can trigger it. A public exploit is linked in the references.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-11-06
Description from the CNA
A weakness has been identified in 101arrowz fflate up to 0.8.3. This issue affects the function unzipSync of the file esm/index.mjs. This manipulation causes memory corruption. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- Poc
- Automatable
- Yes
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
Remediation
The sources list no fixed version for fflate.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-11-06
Timeline
- 2026-11-05 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-122146
- 2026-11-05 Alias added: GHSA-3xf2-c6c2-98qc
- 2026-11-05 CISA SSVC decision points changed
- 2026-11-05 Priority changed: MEDIUM → HIGH
References
More 101arrowz vulnerabilities
- TI-2026-33552 Uncontrolled resource consumption in 101arrowz fflate CVSS 4.0MEDIUM 6.6
Sources
- CVE-2026-122146 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-122146 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-3xf2-c6c2-98qc · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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