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CVE-2026-18743

Popt-devel: popt-static: short realloc in poptconfigfiletostring

CVSS score

2.5

EPSS probability

%0.1

Risk score

0.0

Published

1 mo ago

Official patch verified

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Vulnerability description

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CVE-2026-18743 has vendor, distribution, patch and security-source records on file. We can compare them and prepare an explanation linked to the evidence.

A flaw was found in popt. This vulnerability allows an attacker to provide specially crafted configuration content to a host, which, when loaded, can lead to a small memory corruption issue. This occurs because of an error in how the `poptConfigFileToString` function reallocates memory for buffers. Successful exploitation could result in heap metadata corruption, potentially causing the affected process to become unavailable (denial of service).

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-18743 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
1rpm-software-managementpopt View
2Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 10 View
3Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 6 View
4Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 7 View
5Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8 View
6Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9 View
7Red HatRed Hat Hardened Images View
8Red HatRed Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4 View
Total affected vendors: 2|Products: 8

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
2.5CVSS V31LOWCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:LNVD
2.5CVSS V3_1LOWCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:LCVE CNA
2.5CVSS 3.x—CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:LMicrosoft MSRC

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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-2026-18743 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureYerel erişim
PermissionsLow
UserGerekmiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

2.5 / 10
Attack VectorLocalComplexityHighPrivilegesLowUser Interact.NoneConfidentialityHighIntegrityNoneAvailabilityLow

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges RequiredLow privileges
User InteractionNone required
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)High
Integrity (Bütünlük)None
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)Low

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