CVE-2026-32778

March 17, 2026, 3:52 p.m.

2.9
Low

Description

libexpat before 2.7.5 allows a NULL pointer dereference in the function setContext on retry after an earlier ouf-of-memory condition.

Product(s) Impacted

Vendor Product Versions
Libexpat Project
  • Libexpat
  • *

Weaknesses

Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.

CWE-476
NULL Pointer Dereference
A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit.

*CPE(s)

Affected systems and software identified for this CVE.

Type Vendor Product Version Update Edition Language Software Edition Target Software Target Hardware Other Information
a libexpat_project libexpat / / / / / / / /

References

https://github.com/libexpat/libexpat/pull/1159
https://github.com/libexpat/libexpat/pull/1163

Tags

[email protected]
CWE-476
2026-03-16
CVE-2026-32778

CVSS Score

2.9 / 10

CVSS Data - 3.1

  • Attack Vector: LOCAL
  • Attack Complexity: HIGH
  • Privileges Required: NONE
  • Scope: UNCHANGED
  • Confidentiality Impact: NONE
  • Integrity Impact: NONE
  • Availability Impact: LOW

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

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Timeline

Published: March 16, 2026, 2:19 p.m.
Last Modified: March 17, 2026, 3:52 p.m.

Status : Analyzed

CVE is currently being analyzed by NVD staff, this process results in association of reference link tags, CVSS scores, CWE association, and CPE applicability statements.

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Source

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