CWE-190 Integer Overflow or Wraparound in GNU gawk (CVE-2026-40468)
CVE-2026-40468 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability affecting version 3.0 of the gawk software. The vulnerability is identified by Microsoft Security Response Center but lacks detailed technical information and a CVSS score. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and there is no information about available patches or fixes.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability is a heap buffer overflow in gawk version 3.0 as reported by Microsoft Security Response Center under CVE-2026-40468. The provided data does not include technical specifics beyond the vulnerability type, nor does it provide details on exploitation or impact severity. No patch or remediation information is available from the vendor advisory or other sources.
Potential Impact
Heap buffer overflow vulnerabilities can potentially lead to memory corruption, which may allow an attacker to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code. However, no confirmed exploit or impact details are provided for this specific vulnerability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or workaround information is provided, users should monitor official Microsoft Security Response Center communications for updates.
CWE-190 Integer Overflow or Wraparound in GNU gawk (CVE-2026-40468)
Description
CVE-2026-40468 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability affecting version 3.0 of the gawk software. The vulnerability is identified by Microsoft Security Response Center but lacks detailed technical information and a CVSS score. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and there is no information about available patches or fixes.
CVSS v4.0
Score 2.1low
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is a heap buffer overflow in gawk version 3.0 as reported by Microsoft Security Response Center under CVE-2026-40468. The provided data does not include technical specifics beyond the vulnerability type, nor does it provide details on exploitation or impact severity. No patch or remediation information is available from the vendor advisory or other sources.
Potential Impact
Heap buffer overflow vulnerabilities can potentially lead to memory corruption, which may allow an attacker to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code. However, no confirmed exploit or impact details are provided for this specific vulnerability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or workaround information is provided, users should monitor official Microsoft Security Response Center communications for updates.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_vex
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- Microsoft Security Response Center
- Advisory Id
- msrc_CVE-2026-40468
- Cve Count
- 1
- Additional Cves
- []
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a55ff7f68715ace432f3df9
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 09:21:03 UTC
Last enriched: 07/14/2026, 09:40:38 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:24:46 UTC
Views: 34
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