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CVE-2026-116738

VMime through 0.9.2 Stack-Based Buffer Overflow via uuencode Decoder

CVSS score

8.7

EPSS probability

—

Risk score

0.9

Published

5 h ago

Official patch verified

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Vulnerability description

DayBreach AI Explanation

Verified against sources

VMime uuencode Decoder Stack-Based Buffer Overflow

Sources read

2

Source agreement

0/2

Evidence confidence

%47

Short explanation

VMime through 0.9.2 contains an integer underflow in the uuEncoder::decode function, allowing remote attackers to trigger a stack-based buffer overflow via crafted uuencoded MIME parts.

Why does it matter?

Attackers can send an email with crafted uuencode data to corrupt stack memory, crash the application, or potentially execute code.

What should be done?

  • Review the provided patch references
  • Apply the GitHub commit fixes
  • Follow the vendor advisory
Note on uncertainty

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Chain of evidence and sources3 verified claims

VMime 0.9.2 ve önceki sürümleri uuEncoder::decode fonksiyonunda tamsayı az taşıması içermektedir.

Saldırganlar özel hazırlanmış uuencode MIME parçaları ile yığın tabanlı tampon taşması tetikleyebilir.

Zafiyet için doğrulanmış yama veya düzeltilmiş sürüm kanıtı mevcuttur.

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VMime through 0.9.2 contains an integer underflow in the uuEncoder::decode function that allows remote attackers to trigger a stack-based buffer overflow via crafted uuencoded MIME parts. Attackers can send an email with a uuencoded line whose length character is 'b' but is not a 'begin' line, corrupting stack memory to crash the application or potentially execute code.

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

CWE: CWE-121

This explanation was compiled automatically from the source records. Scores, active exploitation, patch and exploit status come straight from the sources.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-116738 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

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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
8.8CVSS V3_1HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HCVE CNA
8.8CVSS V31HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HNVD
8.7CVSS V4_0HIGHCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NCVE CNA
8.7CVSS V40HIGHCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/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

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch verified

4 doğrulanmış yama veya düzeltilmiş sürüm kanıtı bulundu.

cvelist

Pull Request #363

Open source
cvelist

Patch Commit

Open source
reference

Pull Request #363

Open source
reference

Patch Commit

Open source
Confirm the affected product and version against the source evidence above.
Restrict access to internet-facing services and apply network segmentation.
Apply the official update named in the evidence only to the matching product and version.
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-2026-116738 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-116738 weaknesses.

Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureAğ üzerinden
PermissionsGerekmiyor
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Official Sources and Advisories

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

8.7 / 10
Attack VectorNetworkComplexityLowPrivilegesNoneUser Interact.RequiredConfidentialityLowIntegrityNoneAvailabilityHigh

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone required
User InteractionP
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)Low
Integrity (Bütünlük)P
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)High

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