EIP-2026-102615

PRE-CVE

gnutls 3.6.6 - 'verify_crt()' Use-After-Free

Title source: legacy
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-102615. PoCs published by Google Security Research.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This is a detailed technical analysis of a memory corruption vulnerability in GnuTLS's X.509 certificate verification, specifically a double-free/use-after-free bug in `_gnutls_x509_get_signature`. The writeup includes root cause analysis, patch details, and reproduction steps.

Description

gnutls 3.6.6 - 'verify_crt()' Use-After-Free

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WRITEUP VERIFIED
by Google Security Research · textdoslinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46626

This is a detailed technical analysis of a memory corruption vulnerability in GnuTLS's X.509 certificate verification, specifically a double-free/use-after-free bug in `_gnutls_x509_get_signature`. The writeup includes root cause analysis, patch details, and reproduction steps.

Classification
Writeup 100%
Attack Type
Dos
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: GnuTLS 3.6.6
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Malicious X.509 certificate bundle
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →

Details

Status pre_cve
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026