CVE-2026-9149
MEDIUMA flaw was found in libsolv. This heap buffer overflow vulnerability occurs when a victim processes a specially crafted `.solv` file containing negative size values in the `repo_add_solv` function. This leads to an undersized memory allocation and a subsequent out-of-bounds write. An attacker could...
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What should I do?
No patch available
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-9149?
A flaw was found in libsolv. This heap buffer overflow vulnerability occurs when a victim processes a specially crafted `.solv` file containing negative size values in the `repo_add_solv` function. This leads to an undersized memory allocation and a subsequent out-of-bounds write. An attacker could exploit this to cause a denial of service (DoS).
Is CVE-2026-9149 actively exploited?
No confirmed active exploitation of CVE-2026-9149 has been reported, but organizations should still patch proactively.
How to fix CVE-2026-9149?
No patch is currently available. Monitor vendor advisories for updates.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-9149?
CVE-2026-9149 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).
What are the technical details?
Original Advisory
A flaw was found in libsolv. This heap buffer overflow vulnerability occurs when a victim processes a specially crafted `.solv` file containing negative size values in the `repo_add_solv` function. This leads to an undersized memory allocation and a subsequent out-of-bounds write. An attacker could exploit this to cause a denial of service (DoS).
Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-122 — Heap-based Buffer Overflow: The product writes past the end of a buffer that was allocated on the heap.
- Pre-design: Use a language or compiler that performs automatic bounds checking.
- [Architecture and Design] Use an abstraction library to abstract away risky APIs. Not a complete solution.
Source: MITRE CWE corpus.
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HReferences
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:21333vendor-advisoryx_refsource_REDHAT
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:28236vendor-advisoryx_refsource_REDHAT
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:48818vendor-advisoryx_refsource_REDHAT
- access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-9149vdb-entryx_refsource_REDHAT
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgiissue-trackingx_refsource_REDHAT
- github.com/openSUSE/libsolv/pull/617
Timeline
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