CVE-2026-95619: libstdc++. An integer overflow can occur · Integer Overflow
Source GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.7 High : patch Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 38% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 22 Sep 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Patches and advisories
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8gcc | Affected– | Fixed in– |
| Red Hat Hardened Imagesgcc-main | Affected– | Fixed in– |
| Red Hat Hardened Imagesgcc13-main | Affected– | Fixed in– |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10gcc | Affected– | Fixed in– |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10mingw-gcc | Affected– | Fixed in– |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6compat-gcc-295 | Affected– | Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Red Hat has released updated packages for their Hardened Images RPMs that address this vulnerability. Users of affected Red Hat Hardened Images should apply these updates promptly to remediate the issue. The advisories provide detailed instructions and package versions for remediation. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official patches.
Description
An integer overflow vulnerability exists in libstdc++ when processing large inputs to the C++ new operator. This flaw can cause undersized memory allocations, potentially leading to memory corruption or application instability. The issue has been assigned CVE-2026-95619 and carries a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.7. Red Hat has released security advisories with updated packages addressing this vulnerability in their Hardened Images RPMs.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-95619 (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:58503 (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:67275 (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:89830 (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-95619 (opens in a new tab)
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2537811 (opens in a new tab)