CVE-2018-7166 | Node.js up to 10.8.x Buffer.alloc encoding memory corruption (RHSA-2018:2553 / Nessus ID 112128)
A vulnerability was found in Node.js up to 10.8.x. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function Buffer.alloc. Performing a manipulation of the argument encoding as part of Argument results in memory corruption.
This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-7166. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.
Upgrading the affected component is advised.