CVE-2026-38641: n/a
An issue in the DSO::mmap_and_copy function of relibc commit 61f42d allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via loading a crafted shared library.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-38641 describes a high-severity vulnerability in the DSO::mmap_and_copy function of relibc, identified in commit 61f42d. The flaw enables an attacker to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) condition by loading a crafted shared library. The vulnerability is characterized by an attacker-controlled input leading to resource exhaustion or crash, impacting system availability without affecting confidentiality or integrity. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) without requiring privileges or user interaction. The impact is limited to availability disruption; confidentiality and integrity are not affected. There are no known exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, avoid loading untrusted or crafted shared libraries in environments using the affected relibc version.
CVE-2026-38641: n/a
Description
An issue in the DSO::mmap_and_copy function of relibc commit 61f42d allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via loading a crafted shared library.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-38641 describes a high-severity vulnerability in the DSO::mmap_and_copy function of relibc, identified in commit 61f42d. The flaw enables an attacker to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) condition by loading a crafted shared library. The vulnerability is characterized by an attacker-controlled input leading to resource exhaustion or crash, impacting system availability without affecting confidentiality or integrity. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) without requiring privileges or user interaction. The impact is limited to availability disruption; confidentiality and integrity are not affected. There are no known exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, avoid loading untrusted or crafted shared libraries in environments using the affected relibc version.
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: 6a3ee65a27e9c79719e9ee2b
Added to database: 06/26/2026, 20:51:38 UTC
Last enriched: 07/03/2026, 22:26:56 UTC
Last updated: 08/10/2026, 00:41:15 UTC
Views: 80
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