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CVE-2026-116740

libcss through 0.9.2 NULL Pointer Dereference via Media-Query Parser

CVSS score

7.1

EPSS probability

—

Risk score

0.7

Published

5 h ago

Official patch verified

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Vulnerability description

DayBreach AI Explanation

Verified against sources

libcss NULL Pointer Dereference in mq_parse_media_query

Sources read

2

Source agreement

0/2

Evidence confidence

%39

Short explanation

libcss through version 0.9.2 contains a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in mq_parse_media_query(). This flaw allows remote attackers to crash consumers by supplying media lists ending in a comma.

Why does it matter?

Attackers can serve a stylesheet whose @media or @import media list has a trailing comma, causing NetSurf or other parsers to crash. This creates potential availability issues for consumer software.

What should be done?

  • Apply the provided patch commits
  • Follow vendor advisories
  • Update affected libcss packages
Note on uncertainty

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Chain of evidence and sources3 verified claims

libcss 0.9.2 ve önceki sürümler, mq_parse_media_query() fonksiyonunda NULL işaretçi başvurusu zafiyeti barındırmaktadır.

Saldırganlar, sonu virgülle biten medya listelerine sahip stil sayfaları servis ederek NetSurf veya diğer ayrıştırıcıların çökmesine yol açabilir.

CVSS taban puanı ve şiddet seviyesi konusunda kaynaklar arasında çelişki bulunmaktadır; cvelist 7.1 ve YÜKSEK bildirirken nvd 6.5 ve ORTA bildirmektedir.

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libcss through 0.9.2 contains a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in mq_parse_media_query() that allows remote attackers to crash consumers by supplying media lists ending in a comma. Attackers can serve a stylesheet whose @media or @import media list has a trailing comma, causing NetSurf or other parsers to crash.

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

CWE: CWE-476

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-2026-116740 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
1netsurf-browserlibcss View
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
7.1CVSS V4_0HIGHCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NCVE CNA
7.1CVSS V40HIGHCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/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
6.5CVSS V3_1MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HCVE CNA
6.5CVSS V31MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HNVD

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch verified

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cvelist

Patch Commit

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-2026-116740 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-2026-116740 weaknesses.

Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureAğ üzerinden
PermissionsGerekmiyor
User—

Official Sources and Advisories

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

7.1 / 10
Attack VectorNetworkComplexityLowPrivilegesNoneUser Interact.RequiredConfidentialityLowIntegrityNoneAvailabilityHigh

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/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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