ASN1_TYPE Type Confusion in the PKCS7_digest_from_attributes() function
Description
CVE-2026-22796 is a type confusion vulnerability in the PKCS7_digest_from_attributes() function of Microsoft software version 3.0. The flaw involves ASN1_TYPE type confusion, which can lead to unexpected behavior in the affected function.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-22796, involves a type confusion issue in the PKCS7_digest_from_attributes() function related to ASN1_TYPE handling. Type confusion vulnerabilities occur when a program incorrectly interprets the type of a variable, potentially leading to memory corruption or other unintended behavior. The affected product is Microsoft software version 3.0. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
The impact of this vulnerability is related to the potential for type confusion in ASN1_TYPE processing within the PKCS7_digest_from_attributes() function. This could lead to incorrect program behavior, which may be exploitable depending on the context. However, no known exploits are reported in the wild, and no detailed impact analysis is provided.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official patch or workaround information is provided in the available data.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_vex
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- Microsoft Security Response Center
- Advisory Id
- msrc_CVE-2026-22796
- Cve Count
- 1
Threat ID: 6acc00d72cdf04f656feeb2a
Added to database: 10/11/2026, 21:34:15 UTC
Last enriched: 10/11/2026, 21:56:20 UTC
Last updated: 10/11/2026, 23:28:19 UTC
Views: 2
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