CVE-2026-2642

LOW

the_silver_searcher <=2.2.0 - DoS

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

A security vulnerability has been detected in ggreer the_silver_searcher up to 2.2.0. The impacted element is the function search_stream of the file src/search.c. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

Scores

CVSS v3 3.3
EPSS 0.0001
EPSS Percentile 0.5%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation poc
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-404 CWE-476
Status published
Products (3)
ggreer/the_silver_searcher 2.0
ggreer/the_silver_searcher 2.1
ggreer/the_silver_searcher 2.2.0
Published Feb 18, 2026
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026