Semver, a crucial library for npm package management, saw a minor version bump from 1.0.12 to 1.0.13 in late 2011. Both versions share the same core description: they are the semantic version parser used by npm, highlighting their role in managing dependencies within Node.js projects. The license remains consistent, adhering to the MIT license, ensuring broad usability and open-source freedom. Similarly, the repository information points to the same Git repository on GitHub, indicating a continuous development history and community support.
The key differences are subtle, revolving around the release date and associated distribution tarball. Version 1.0.13 was released on December 21, 2011, while version 1.0.12 was released a month earlier, on November 18, 2011. This relatively short interval suggests that version 1.0.13 likely includes bug fixes, minor improvements, or refinements to the version parsing logic implemented previously. The "dist" field reflects this, with unique tarball URLs pointing to the archived source code for each specific version. Developers relying on semver should consider upgrading to 1.0.13, especially if they've encountered any anomalies or edge cases in version parsing with the prior version. This update likely enhances stability and reliability, ensuring accurate interpretation and comparison of semantic versions across their projects. While the core dependencies and devDependencies remain the same, the new release ensures that the community is always working on the best and most recent edition of the library. As always, remember to check the Git Logs for the specific fixes introduced in the new version.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 1.0.13 of the package
Regular Expression Denial of Service in semver
Versions 4.3.1 and earlier of semver
are affected by a regular expression denial of service vulnerability when extremely long version strings are parsed.
Update to version 4.3.2 or later
semver vulnerable to Regular Expression Denial of Service
Versions of the package semver before 7.5.2 on the 7.x branch, before 6.3.1 on the 6.x branch, and all other versions before 5.7.2 are vulnerable to Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) via the function new Range, when untrusted user data is provided as a range.