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CVE-2026-6238Suited to automated attack · CISA

Buffer overread in ns_printrrf with corrupted RDATA field

CVSS score

6.5

EPSS probability

%0.4

Risk score

0.0

Published

5 mo ago

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Vulnerability description

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CVE-2026-6238 has vendor, distribution, patch and security-source records on file. We can compare them and prepare an explanation linked to the evidence.

The deprecated functions ns_printrrf, ns_printrr and fp_nquery in the GNU C Library version 2.0.1 to version 2.43 fail to validate the RDATA content against the RDATA length in a DNS response when processing A6, CERT, LOC, TKEY or TSIG records, which may allow an attacker to craft a DNS response, causing a target application to crash or read uninitialized memory. These functions are for application debugging only and hence not in the path of code executed by the DNS resolver. Further, they have been deprecated since version 2.34 and should not be used by any new applications. Applications should consider porting away from these interfaces since they may be removed in future versions.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-6238 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
1The GNU C Libraryglibc View
2gnuglibc View
Total affected vendors: 2|Products: 2

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
6.5CVSS V31MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:LNVD
6.5CVSS V3_1MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:LCVE ADP
6.5CVSS 3.x—CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:LMicrosoft MSRC

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Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

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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-2026-6238 is associated with the following CWEs:

CWE-126: Common Weakness Enumeration Entry CWE-126

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-2026-6238 weaknesses.

CAPEC-66: SQL InjectionCAPEC-126: Path TraversalCAPEC-28: OS Command Injection

Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureAğ üzerinden
PermissionsGerekmiyor
UserGerekmiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=34069vendor-advisoryhttps://inbox.sourceware.org/libc-announce/7a655d55-276f-41fe-b550-feb3ebb2ce91@redhat.com/T/#uvendor-advisoryhttps://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-082556.htmlnvdhttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-linux/tutorial-azure-linux-upgradepatch

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

6.5 / 10
Attack VectorNetworkComplexityLowPrivilegesNoneUser Interact.NoneConfidentialityLowIntegrityNoneAvailabilityLow

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone required
User InteractionNone required
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)Low
Integrity (Bütünlük)None
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)Low

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Weakness Type (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE-126

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