Debug version 2.4.5 is a minor update to the popular small debugging utility. Examining the package data, the core functionality of the library, indicated by the description, remains consistent. Both version 2.4.5 and the previous stable version 2.4.4 rely on the same dependency, ms version 0.7.2, suggesting no modifications to how the core debugging output is formatted or timed. The devDependencies, used for development and testing, are also identical between the two versions, including packages like chai, mocha, sinon, eslint, and various babel related tools. This indicates a continuing commitment to code quality and consistent testing practices.
The key difference lies in the releaseDate. Version 2.4.5 was released on December 18, 2016, while version 2.4.4 was released on December 15, 2016. The small gap between releases suggests the newer version likely contains bug fixes, performance improvements, or minor adjustments that didn't necessitate changes to dependencies or development tools. Developers using debug should upgrade to version 2.4.5 to benefit from these potential improvements and ensure they're using the most up-to-date and stable version. The consistent use of quality assurance tools such as eslint and testing frameworks like mocha make it a safe upgrade for developers using it in their projects.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 2.4.5 of the package
debug Inefficient Regular Expression Complexity vulnerability
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in debug-js debug up to 3.0.x. This affects the function useColors of the file src/node.js. The manipulation of the argument str leads to inefficient regular expression complexity. Upgrading to version 3.1.0 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is c38a0166c266a679c8de012d4eaccec3f944e685. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-217665 was assigned to this vulnerability. The patch has been backported to the 2.6.x branch in version 2.6.9.
Regular Expression Denial of Service in debug
Affected versions of debug are vulnerable to regular expression denial of service when untrusted user input is passed into the o formatter.
As it takes 50,000 characters to block the event loop for 2 seconds, this issue is a low severity issue.
This was later re-introduced in version v3.2.0, and then repatched in versions 3.2.7 and 4.3.1.
Version 2.x.x: Update to version 2.6.9 or later. Version 3.1.x: Update to version 3.1.0 or later. Version 3.2.x: Update to version 3.2.7 or later. Version 4.x.x: Update to version 4.3.1 or later.
Vercel ms Inefficient Regular Expression Complexity vulnerability
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in vercel ms up to 1.x. This issue affects the function parse of the file index.js. The manipulation of the argument str leads to inefficient regular expression complexity. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 2.0.0 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is caae2988ba2a37765d055c4eee63d383320ee662. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-217451.
