CVE-2026-42014
June 16, 2026, 2:16 a.m.
6.6
Medium
Description
A flaw was found in GnuTLS. The `gnutls_pkcs11_token_set_pin` function, used for changing the Security Officer PIN, can lead to a use-after-free vulnerability. This occurs when an attacker attempts to change the PIN with a NULL old PIN for a token that lacks a protected authentication path.
Product(s) Impacted
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
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| Gnutls |
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Weaknesses
Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.
CWE-825
Expired Pointer Dereference
The product dereferences a pointer that contains a location for memory that was previously valid, but is no longer valid.
*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 | gnutls | gnutls | / | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
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CVSS Score
CVSS Data - 3.1
- Attack Vector: LOCAL
- Attack Complexity: LOW
- Privileges Required: LOW
- Scope: UNCHANGED
- Confidentiality Impact: LOW
- Integrity Impact: LOW
- Availability Impact: HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H
Timeline
Published: June 16, 2026, 2:16 a.m.
Last Modified: June 16, 2026, 2:16 a.m.
Last Modified: June 16, 2026, 2:16 a.m.
Status : Received
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