Debug versions 2.6.3 and 2.6.2 are both small, yet powerful debugging utilities for Node.js and browsers, designed to simplify the process of tracking down and resolving issues in your code. Both share identical dependencies, relying on the "ms" package version 0.7.2 for human-readable time conversion in debug outputs. Developers will find the core functionality remains consistent. The tool's strength lies in its straightforward usage: enabling debug logs using environment variables to selectively activate specific debugging messages throughout the application.
The subtle distinction between these versions resides in their release dates: version 2.6.3 was published on March 14, 2017, while 2.6.2 came out on March 10, 2017. While the provided data does not explicitly detail the code-level changes between releases, the rapid succession suggests a bug fix or very minor enhancement. Developers should be aware, that both versions come already packaged with a full suite of developer tools like Chai, Mocha, Sinon and ESLint, showcasing the project's commitment to quality testing and code style maintenance. The license for both versions is MIT so that developers can use it in many different scenarios - from private to enterprise use. The published date is the major differentiator for choosing one version over the other. Thus the latest version should be prefered.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 2.6.3 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.
