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CVE-2025-62493

Heap out-of-bounds read in js_bigint_to_string1 in QuickJS

5.9 Medium

A vulnerability exists in the QuickJS engine's BigInt string conversion logic (js_bigint_to_string1) due to an incorrect calculation of the required number of digits, which in turn leads to reading memory past the allocated BigInt structure.

  • The function determines the number of characters (n_digits) needed for the string representation by calculating:

$$ \ \text{n_digits} = (\text{n_bits} + \text{log2_radix} - 1) / \text{log2_radix}$$

$$$$This formula is off-by-one in certain edge cases when calculating the necessary memory limbs. For instance, a 127-bit BigInt using radix 32 (where $\text{log2_radix}=5$) is calculated to need $\text{n_digits}=26$.

  • The maximum number of bits actually stored is $\text{n_bits}=127$, which requires only two 64-bit limbs ($\text{JS_LIMB_BITS}=64$).

  • The conversion loop iterates $\text{n_digits}=26$ times, attempting to read 5 bits in each iteration, totaling $26 \times 5 = 130$ bits.

  • In the final iterations of the loop, the code attempts to read data that spans two limbs:

C

c = (r->tab[pos] >> shift) | (r->tab[pos + 1] << (JS_LIMB_BITS - shift));

  • Since the BigInt was only allocated two limbs, the read operation for r->tab[pos + 1] becomes an Out-of-Bounds Read when pos points to the last valid limb (e.g., $pos=1$).

This vulnerability allows an attacker to cause the engine to read and process data from the memory immediately following the BigInt buffer. This can lead to Information Disclosure of sensitive data stored on the heap adjacent to the BigInt object.

Attack profile

How easy it is to exploit

Attack vector
Adjacent network
Complexity
High
Privileges needed
Low
User interaction
Passive

What an attacker can affect

Confidentiality
High
Integrity
Low
Availability
Low

Exploit likelihood

0.39%Up 0.4 points since Oct 17, 2025
90%50%10%1%

What each source reports

CVE List Score used 5.9

Heap out-of-bounds read in js_bigint_to_string1 in QuickJS

A vulnerability exists in the QuickJS engine's BigInt string conversion logic (js_bigint_to_string1) due to an incorrect calculation of the required number of digits, which in turn leads to reading memory past the allocated BigInt structure.

  • The function determines the number of characters (n_digits) needed for the string representation by calculating:

$$ \ \text{n_digits} = (\text{n_bits} + \text{log2_radix} - 1) / \text{log2_radix}$$

$$$$This formula is off-by-one in certain edge cases when calculating the necessary memory limbs. For instance, a 127-bit BigInt using radix 32 (where $\text{log2_radix}=5$) is calculated to need $\text{n_digits}=26$.

  • The maximum number of bits actually stored is $\text{n_bits}=127$, which requires only two 64-bit limbs ($\text{JS_LIMB_BITS}=64$).

  • The conversion loop iterates $\text{n_digits}=26$ times, attempting to read 5 bits in each iteration, totaling $26 \times 5 = 130$ bits.

  • In the final iterations of the loop, the code attempts to read data that spans two limbs:

C

c = (r->tab[pos] >> shift) | (r->tab[pos + 1] << (JS_LIMB_BITS - shift));

  • Since the BigInt was only allocated two limbs, the read operation for r->tab[pos + 1] becomes an Out-of-Bounds Read when pos points to the last valid limb (e.g., $pos=1$).

This vulnerability allows an attacker to cause the engine to read and process data from the memory immediately following the BigInt buffer. This can lead to Information Disclosure of sensitive data stored on the heap adjacent to the BigInt object.

Record
CVE-2025-62493
CVSS 4.0
5.9 MediumCVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:H/AT:P/PR:L/UI:P/VC:H/VI:L/VA:L/SC:H/SI:L/SA:L
Weakness
CWE-125
Updated
2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2025-34781 5.9

A vulnerability exists in the QuickJS engine's BigInt string conversion logic (js_bigint_to_string1) due to an incorrect calculation of the required number of digits, which in turn leads to reading memory past the allocated BigInt structure.

  • The function determines the number of characters (n_digits) needed for the string representation by calculating:

$$ \ \text{n_digits} = (\text{n_bits} + \text{log2_radix} - 1) / \text{log2_radix}$$

$$$$This formula is off-by-one in certain edge cases when calculating the necessary memory limbs. For instance, a 127-bit BigInt using radix 32 (where $\text{log2_radix}=5$) is calculated to need $\text{n_digits}=26$.

  • The maximum number of bits actually stored is $\text{n_bits}=127$, which requires only two 64-bit limbs ($\text{JS_LIMB_BITS}=64$).

  • The conversion loop iterates $\text{n_digits}=26$ times, attempting to read 5 bits in each iteration, totaling $26 \times 5 = 130$ bits.

  • In the final iterations of the loop, the code attempts to read data that spans two limbs:

C

c = (r->tab[pos] >> shift) | (r->tab[pos + 1] << (JS_LIMB_BITS - shift));

  • Since the BigInt was only allocated two limbs, the read operation for r->tab[pos + 1] becomes an Out-of-Bounds Read when pos points to the last valid limb (e.g., $pos=1$).

This vulnerability allows an attacker to cause the engine to read and process data from the memory immediately following the BigInt buffer. This can lead to Information Disclosure of sensitive data stored on the heap adjacent to the BigInt object.

Record
EUVD-2025-34781
CVSS 4.0
5.9 MediumCVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:H/AT:P/PR:L/UI:P/VC:H/VI:L/VA:L/SC:H/SI:L/SA:L
Updated
2026-11-02
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-pff3-r4r5-gmxp 5.9

A vulnerability exists in the QuickJS engine's BigInt string conversion logic ...

A vulnerability exists in the QuickJS engine's BigInt string conversion logic (js_bigint_to_string1) due to an incorrect calculation of the required number of digits, which in turn leads to reading memory past the allocated BigInt structure.

  • The function determines the number of characters (n_digits) needed for the string representation by calculating:

$$ \ \text{n_digits} = (\text{n_bits} + \text{log2_radix} - 1) / \text{log2_radix}$$

$$$$This formula is off-by-one in certain edge cases when calculating the necessary memory limbs. For instance, a 127-bit BigInt using radix 32 (where $\text{log2_radix}=5$) is calculated to need $\text{n_digits}=26$.

  • The maximum number of bits actually stored is $\text{n_bits}=127$, which requires only two 64-bit limbs ($\text{JS_LIMB_BITS}=64$).

  • The conversion loop iterates $\text{n_digits}=26$ times, attempting to read 5 bits in each iteration, totaling $26 \times 5 = 130$ bits.

  • In the final iterations of the loop, the code attempts to read data that spans two limbs:

C

c = (r->tab[pos] >> shift) | (r->tab[pos + 1] << (JS_LIMB_BITS - shift));

  • Since the BigInt was only allocated two limbs, the read operation for r->tab[pos + 1] becomes an Out-of-Bounds Read when pos points to the last valid limb (e.g., $pos=1$).

This vulnerability allows an attacker to cause the engine to read and process data from the memory immediately following the BigInt buffer. This can lead to Information Disclosure of sensitive data stored on the heap adjacent to the BigInt object.

Record
GHSA-pff3-r4r5-gmxp
CVSS 4.0
5.9 MediumCVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:H/AT:P/PR:L/UI:P/VC:H/VI:L/VA:L/SC:H/SI:L/SA:L/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
CVSS 3.1
6.5 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness
CWE-125
Updated
2026-11-02
NVD 5.9

A vulnerability exists in the QuickJS engine's BigInt string conversion logic (js_bigint_to_string1) due to an incorrect calculation of the required number of digits, which in turn leads to reading memory past the allocated BigInt structure.

  • The function determines the number of characters (n_digits) needed for the string representation by calculating:

$$ \ \text{n_digits} = (\text{n_bits} + \text{log2_radix} - 1) / \text{log2_radix}$$

$$$$This formula is off-by-one in certain edge cases when calculating the necessary memory limbs. For instance, a 127-bit BigInt using radix 32 (where $\text{log2_radix}=5$) is calculated to need $\text{n_digits}=26$.

  • The maximum number of bits actually stored is $\text{n_bits}=127$, which requires only two 64-bit limbs ($\text{JS_LIMB_BITS}=64$).

  • The conversion loop iterates $\text{n_digits}=26$ times, attempting to read 5 bits in each iteration, totaling $26 \times 5 = 130$ bits.

  • In the final iterations of the loop, the code attempts to read data that spans two limbs:

C

c = (r->tab[pos] >> shift) | (r->tab[pos + 1] << (JS_LIMB_BITS - shift));

  • Since the BigInt was only allocated two limbs, the read operation for r->tab[pos + 1] becomes an Out-of-Bounds Read when pos points to the last valid limb (e.g., $pos=1$).

This vulnerability allows an attacker to cause the engine to read and process data from the memory immediately following the BigInt buffer. This can lead to Information Disclosure of sensitive data stored on the heap adjacent to the BigInt object.

Record
CVE-2025-62493
CVSS 4.0
5.9 MediumCVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:H/AT:P/PR:L/UI:P/VC:H/VI:L/VA:L/SC:H/SI:L/SA:L/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
CVSS 3.1
6.5 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness
CWE-125
Updated
2026-11-02
OSV 6.5

A vulnerability exists in the QuickJS engine's BigInt string conversion logic (js_bigint_to_string1) due to an incorrect calculation of the required number of digits, which in turn leads to reading memory past the allocated BigInt structure.

  • The function determines the number of characters (n_digits) needed for the string representation by calculating:

$$ \ \text{n_digits} = (\text{n_bits} + \text{log2_radix} - 1) / \text{log2_radix}$$

$$$$This formula is off-by-one in certain edge cases when calculating the necessary memory limbs. For instance, a 127-bit BigInt using radix 32 (where $\text{log2_radix}=5$) is calculated to need $\text{n_digits}=26$.

  • The maximum number of bits actually stored is $\text{n_bits}=127$, which requires only two 64-bit limbs ($\text{JS_LIMB_BITS}=64$).

  • The conversion loop iterates $\text{n_digits}=26$ times, attempting to read 5 bits in each iteration, totaling $26 \times 5 = 130$ bits.

  • In the final iterations of the loop, the code attempts to read data that spans two limbs:

C

c = (r->tab[pos] >> shift) | (r->tab[pos + 1] << (JS_LIMB_BITS - shift));

  • Since the BigInt was only allocated two limbs, the read operation for r->tab[pos + 1] becomes an Out-of-Bounds Read when pos points to the last valid limb (e.g., $pos=1$).

This vulnerability allows an attacker to cause the engine to read and process data from the memory immediately following the BigInt buffer. This can lead to Information Disclosure of sensitive data stored on the heap adjacent to the BigInt object.

Record
CVE-2025-62493
CVSS 3.1
6.5 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2025-62493 6.5

A vulnerability exists in the QuickJS engine's BigInt string conversion logic (js_bigint_to_string1) due to an incorrect calculation of the required number of digits, which in turn leads to reading memory past the allocated BigInt structure. * The function determines the number of characters (n_digits) needed for the string representation by calculating: $$ \ \text{n_digits} = (\text{n_bits} + \text{log2_radix} - 1) / \text{log2_radix}$$ $$$$This formula is off-by-one in certain edge cases when calculating the necessary memory limbs. For instance, a 127-bit BigInt using radix 32 (where $\text{log2_radix}=5$) is calculated to need $\text{n_digits}=26$. * The maximum number of bits actually stored is $\text{n_bits}=127$, which requires only two 64-bit limbs ($\text{JS_LIMB_BITS}=64$). * The conversion loop iterates $\text{n_digits}=26$ times, attempting to read 5 bits in each iteration, totaling $26 \times 5 = 130$ bits. * In the final iterations of the loop, the code attempts to read data that spans two limbs: C c = (r->tab[pos] >> shift) | (r->tab[pos + 1] << (JS_LIMB_BITS - shift)); * Since the BigInt was only allocated two limbs, the read operation for r->tab[pos + 1] becomes an Out-of-Bounds Read when pos points to the last valid limb (e.g., $pos=1$). This vulnerability allows an attacker to cause the engine to read and process data from the memory immediately following the BigInt buffer. This can lead to Information Disclosure of sensitive data stored on the heap adjacent to the BigInt object.

Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2025-62493
CVSS 3.1
6.5 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVUBUNTU-CVE-2025-62493 5.9

A vulnerability exists in the QuickJS engine's BigInt string conversion logic (js_bigint_to_string1) due to an incorrect calculation of the required number of digits, which in turn leads to reading memory past the allocated BigInt structure. * The function determines the number of characters (n_digits) needed for the string representation by calculating: $$ \ \text{n_digits} = (\text{n_bits} + \text{log2_radix} - 1) / \text{log2_radix}$$ $$$$This formula is off-by-one in certain edge cases when calculating the necessary memory limbs. For instance, a 127-bit BigInt using radix 32 (where $\text{log2_radix}=5$) is calculated to need $\text{n_digits}=26$. * The maximum number of bits actually stored is $\text{n_bits}=127$, which requires only two 64-bit limbs ($\text{JS_LIMB_BITS}=64$). * The conversion loop iterates $\text{n_digits}=26$ times, attempting to read 5 bits in each iteration, totaling $26 \times 5 = 130$ bits. * In the final iterations of the loop, the code attempts to read data that spans two limbs: C c = (r->tab[pos] >> shift) | (r->tab[pos + 1] << (JS_LIMB_BITS - shift)); * Since the BigInt was only allocated two limbs, the read operation for r->tab[pos + 1] becomes an Out-of-Bounds Read when pos points to the last valid limb (e.g., $pos=1$). This vulnerability allows an attacker to cause the engine to read and process data from the memory immediately following the BigInt buffer. This can lead to Information Disclosure of sensitive data stored on the heap adjacent to the BigInt object.

Record
UBUNTU-CVE-2025-62493
CVSS 4.0
5.9 MediumCVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:H/AT:P/PR:L/UI:P/VC:H/VI:L/VA:L/SC:H/SI:L/SA:L
CVSS 3.1
6.5 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Updated
2026-11-02

Affected products

Affected packages

Affected packages
PackageAffectedFixed
quickjs
Debian:13
All versions, plus listed versions
2025.04.26-1
None known
quickjs
Debian:14
All versions, plus listed versions
2025.04.26-1
None known
quickjs
Ubuntu:Pro:24.04:LTS
All versions, plus listed versions
2021.03.27-12021.03.27-1ubuntu0.1~esm1
None known
quickjs
Ubuntu:25.10
All versions, plus listed versions
2024.01.13-52025.04.26-1
None known
quickjs
Ubuntu:26.10
All versions, plus listed versions
2025.04.26-1build1
None known
quickjs
Ubuntu:26.04:LTS
All versions, plus listed versions
2025.04.26-12025.04.26-1build1
None known

History

History
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Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.

In short

CVE-2025-62493 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.9) in Quickjs, published October 16, 2025. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.39%, the 33rd percentile. No source names a fixed version.

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