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CVE-2026-56131

MEDIUM
4.9
CVSS v3
NVD

Description

libexpat before 2.8.2 lacks handler call depth tracking for calls to XML_ResumeParser from within handlers in cases of a policy violation. Thus, a use-after-free can occur (similar to the CVE-2026-50219 situation).

How to fix

Remediation Available
expatDebian
Fixed in:2.8.2-1CVE-2026-56131

Remediation is compiled from vendor and distribution security advisories. Always confirm against the linked source for your exact version and platform.

CVSS v3 Vector

Exploitability

Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Exploit Intelligence

0.10%probability of exploitation in 30 days
1stpercentile

Low risk: more likely to be exploited than 1% of all known CVEs.

References

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