Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in libtasn1 version: v4.20.0. The function fails to validate the size of input data resulting in a buffer overflow in asn1_expend_octet_string.
References (4)
Core 4
Core References
Mailing List, Patch
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/01/08/5
Third Party Advisory
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/271649
Scores
CVSS v3
7.5
EPSS
0.0008
EPSS Percentile
23.5%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
yes
Technical Impact
partial
Details
CWE
CWE-787
Status
published
Products (1)
gnu/libtasn1
4.20.0
Published
Jan 07, 2026
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026