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4.8

QuickJS up to 0.12.1 allows local attackers to crash the system

CVE-2026-3979
Summary

A security flaw in QuickJS, a JavaScript engine, can be exploited by a local attacker with access to the system. This can cause the system to crash. To fix this issue, apply the available patch.

Original title
A flaw has been found in quickjs-ng quickjs up to 0.12.1. This affects the function js_iterator_concat_return of the file quickjs.c. This manipulation causes use after free. The attack requires loc...
Original description
A flaw has been found in quickjs-ng quickjs up to 0.12.1. This affects the function js_iterator_concat_return of the file quickjs.c. This manipulation causes use after free. The attack requires local access. The exploit has been published and may be used. Patch name: daab4ad4bae4ef071ed0294618d6244e92def4cd. Applying a patch is the recommended action to fix this issue.
nvd CVSS2.0 4.3
nvd CVSS3.1 5.3
nvd CVSS4.0 4.8
Vulnerability type
CWE-119 Buffer Overflow
CWE-416 Use After Free
Published: 12 Mar 2026 · Updated: 13 Mar 2026 · First seen: 12 Mar 2026