CVE-2026-3382: Memory Corruption in ChaiScript
A security flaw has been discovered in ChaiScript up to 6.1.0. The impacted element is the function chaiscript::Boxed_Number::get_as of the file include/chaiscript/dispatchkit/boxed_number.hpp. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. The attack requires a local approach. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects ChaiScript up to version 6.1.0 in the chaiscript::Boxed_Number::get_as function located in include/chaiscript/dispatchkit/boxed_number.hpp. A manipulation of this function can lead to memory corruption. The attack vector is local with low complexity and requires low privileges, without user interaction. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.8 (medium) score and was publicly disclosed on March 1, 2026. The project has been informed but has not issued a fix or advisory. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in memory corruption, which could potentially lead to application instability or crashes. The attack requires local access and low privileges, limiting the scope of impact to local users. There is no indication of remote exploitation or privilege escalation from the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for any suspicious local activity related to ChaiScript usage. Avoid running untrusted code or scripts that invoke the vulnerable function.
CVE-2026-3382: Memory Corruption in ChaiScript
Description
A security flaw has been discovered in ChaiScript up to 6.1.0. The impacted element is the function chaiscript::Boxed_Number::get_as of the file include/chaiscript/dispatchkit/boxed_number.hpp. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. The attack requires a local approach. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.8medium
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects ChaiScript up to version 6.1.0 in the chaiscript::Boxed_Number::get_as function located in include/chaiscript/dispatchkit/boxed_number.hpp. A manipulation of this function can lead to memory corruption. The attack vector is local with low complexity and requires low privileges, without user interaction. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.8 (medium) score and was publicly disclosed on March 1, 2026. The project has been informed but has not issued a fix or advisory. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in memory corruption, which could potentially lead to application instability or crashes. The attack requires local access and low privileges, limiting the scope of impact to local users. There is no indication of remote exploitation or privilege escalation from the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for any suspicious local activity related to ChaiScript usage. Avoid running untrusted code or scripts that invoke the vulnerable function.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-28T14:23:15.512Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69a3d17732ffcdb8a2ed6d85
Added to database: 3/1/2026, 5:41:11 AM
Last enriched: 5/6/2026, 1:42:32 AM
Last updated: 6/5/2026, 12:18:33 PM
Views: 199
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