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CVE-2026-112274Proof of concept (PoC) published · CISA

libtins through 4.6 Out-of-Bounds Read via DNS::soa_record::init

CVSS score

6.3

EPSS probability

—

Risk score

0.6

Published

9 h ago

Patch status has not yet been verified

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Vulnerability description

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DayBreach AI Explanation

Verified against sources

CVE-2026-112274: libtins Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability

Sources read

2

Source agreement

0/2

Evidence confidence

%39

Short explanation

libtins through version 4.6 contains an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in DNS::soa_record::init. Remote attackers can supply DNS SOA data lacking NUL terminators, causing heap buffer overruns and potential application crashes.

Why does it matter?

This vulnerability allows attackers to read past buffer boundaries and potentially trigger a denial of service in target applications. Conflicting severity metrics and CVSS base scores are reported across different security sources.

What should be done?

  • Follow official vendor advisories.
  • Review input validation mechanisms handling DNS data.
  • Monitor vendor updates as patch status is currently UNKNOWN across sources.
Note on uncertainty

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Chain of evidence and sources3 verified claims

libtins 4.6 ve önceki sürümler, DNS::soa_record::init fonksiyonunda sınır dışı okuma zafiyeti içermektedir.

Saldırganlar NUL sonlandırıcısı olmayan hammaddeler besleyerek strlen fonksiyonunun yığın arabelleğini aşmasını sağlayabilir.

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libtins through 4.6 contains an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in DNS::soa_record::init that allows remote attackers to read past buffer bounds by supplying SOA data lacking NUL terminators. Attackers can feed raw SOA RDATA without a zero byte to applications using the buffer constructor, causing strlen to overrun the heap buffer and possibly crash.

CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

CWE: CWE-125

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IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-112274 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
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Total affected vendors: 1|Products: 1

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.

SCOREVERSIONSEVERITYVECTORSOURCE
6.3CVSS V4_0MEDIUMCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NCVE CNA
6.3CVSS V40MEDIUMCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/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:XNVD
3.7CVSS V3_1LOWCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:LCVE CNA
3.7CVSS V31LOWCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:LNVD

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch status unknown

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Confirm the affected product and version against the source evidence above.
Restrict access to internet-facing services and apply network segmentation.
Until a patch is confirmed, follow the vendor advisory; do not read an unknown status as “no patch”.
Monitor server logs and network endpoints for signs of anomalous execution.

Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

No verified public PoC, exploit repository or Metasploit module has been found for this CVE yet.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-112274 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureAğ üzerinden
PermissionsGerekmiyor
UserGerekmiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

6.3 / 10
Attack VectorNetworkComplexityHighPrivilegesNoneUser Interact.NoneConfidentialityHighIntegrityNoneAvailabilityLow

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges RequiredNone required
User InteractionNone required
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)High
Integrity (Bütünlük)None
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)Low

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