GHSA-54x7-74r2 HIGH · CVSS 7.5 · Oven — Bun Runtime ·

GHSA-54x7-74r2: Bun Node.js Brotli Stream Compatibility Port

Bun’s node:zlib Brotli decompression stream bindings shared the upstream boundary calculation issue addressed in CVE-2026-111497, allowing crafted Brotli streams to trigger out-of-bounds memory faults in Bun processes prior to v1.4.4.

Identifier
GHSA-54x7-74r2
Vendor / Product
Oven · Bun Runtime
Severity / CVSS
HIGH · CVSS 7.5
Vector / CWE
CWE-787 (Out-of-bounds Write)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected
Bun < v1.4.4
Patched Version
Bun v1.4.4
Priority
P1 — Upgrade Bun to v1.4.4+

Executive Summary & Technical Impact

Bun’s node:zlib Brotli decompression stream bindings shared the upstream boundary calculation issue addressed in CVE-2026-111497, allowing crafted Brotli streams to trigger out-of-bounds memory faults in Bun processes prior to v1.4.4.

Tracked under GHSA-54x7-74r2 (CWE-787 (Out-of-bounds Write)), this vulnerability affects Bun < v1.4.4 and carries a severity score of 7.5 (HIGH). Engineering and security operations teams running Bun Runtime should prioritize upgrading to Bun v1.4.4.

Remediation & Patch Guidance

  1. Upgrade Bun to v1.4.4 or newer across all server and build environments.

Frequently Asked Questions (GHSA-54x7-74r2)

What versions are affected by GHSA-54x7-74r2?

GHSA-54x7-74r2 affects Bun < v1.4.4 in Bun Runtime (Bun Node.js Brotli Stream Compatibility Port).

How do I patch or remediate GHSA-54x7-74r2?

Upgrade affected deployments to Bun v1.4.4 and verify the remediation steps listed above.

What is the CVSS score of GHSA-54x7-74r2?

GHSA-54x7-74r2 is rated HIGH with a CVSS score of 7.5 (vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

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Official Vendor & NVD Advisory Links

  1. Bun Official Blog — Bun v1.4.4 Release