Mime versions 1.3.3 and 1.3.4 are both comprehensive libraries designed for mapping file extensions to MIME types in Node.js environments. Both versions share the same core functionality, description, and maintainer information. Developers can rely on these packages for accurately determining the MIME type of files, which is crucial for tasks like setting correct Content-Type headers in web applications and handling file uploads. Key information like the project's repository on GitHub, ensuring transparency and community access, also is the same for both versions.
The primary difference between the two versions lies in their releaseDate. Version 1.3.4 was released very shortly after version 1.3.3, approximately one minute later on February 7, 2015. This suggests 1.3.4 contained a bug fix or a very minor enhancement that prompted a quick update, although details are absent. The dependency setup is identical, with both versions relying on the mime-db dev dependency, which ensures an up-to-date MIME type database. For developers, the slightly later version of 1.3.4 is generally preferred due to the higher likelihood of containing a fix.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 1.3.4 of the package
mime Regular Expression Denial of Service when MIME lookup performed on untrusted user input
Affected versions of mime are vulnerable to regular expression denial of service when a mime lookup is performed on untrusted user input.
Update to version 2.0.3 or later.
