CVE-2026-38637: n/a
An issue in the pthread_rwlockattr_setpshared() function of relibc commit 61f42d allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted input.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability exists in the pthread_rwlockattr_setpshared() function of relibc as introduced in commit 61f42d. An attacker can exploit this issue by supplying crafted input that triggers a Denial of Service condition. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-400 (Uncontrolled Resource Consumption). There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
The impact of this vulnerability is a Denial of Service (DoS), which can disrupt normal operation of software relying on the affected function. There is no indication of confidentiality or integrity impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, consider restricting access to vulnerable components or inputs that could trigger the issue.
CVE-2026-38637: n/a
Description
An issue in the pthread_rwlockattr_setpshared() function of relibc commit 61f42d allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted input.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability exists in the pthread_rwlockattr_setpshared() function of relibc as introduced in commit 61f42d. An attacker can exploit this issue by supplying crafted input that triggers a Denial of Service condition. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-400 (Uncontrolled Resource Consumption). There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
The impact of this vulnerability is a Denial of Service (DoS), which can disrupt normal operation of software relying on the affected function. There is no indication of confidentiality or integrity impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, consider restricting access to vulnerable components or inputs that could trigger the issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a3d97134853345fc1747215
Added to database: 06/25/2026, 21:01:07 UTC
Last enriched: 07/02/2026, 22:40:00 UTC
Last updated: 08/08/2026, 21:37:21 UTC
Views: 71
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