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Libevent: Prior to 2.1.13 and 2.2.2-a ...) (CVE-2026-63388)

0
Medium
Published: 08/21/2026 (08/21/2026, 00:00:00 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: libevent

Description

Libevent versions prior to 2.1.13 and 2.2.2-a contain a vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-63388. This vulnerability affects multiple stable versions of Libevent, including several Ubuntu-specific builds. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.4, indicating a high severity with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability requires local access with low attack complexity and no privileges or user interaction needed. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.

CVSS v3.1

Score 8.4high

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

Ubuntu:14.04:LTSmore threats →ghsa
libevent
pkg:deb/ubuntu/libevent?arch=source&distro=trusty
Affected versions
=2.0.21-stable-1=2.0.21-stable-1ubuntu1=2.0.21-stable-1ubuntu1.14.04.1=2.0.21-stable-1ubuntu1.14.04.2
Ubuntu:16.04:LTSmore threats →ghsa
libevent
pkg:deb/ubuntu/libevent?arch=source&distro=xenial
Affected versions
=2.0.21-stable-2=2.0.21-stable-2ubuntu0.16.04.1
Ubuntu:18.04:LTSmore threats →ghsa
libevent
pkg:deb/ubuntu/libevent?arch=source&distro=bionic
Affected versions
=2.1.8-stable-4=2.1.8-stable-4build1
Ubuntu:20.04:LTSmore threats →ghsa
libevent
pkg:deb/ubuntu/libevent?arch=source&distro=focal
Affected versions
=2.1.8-stable-4build1=2.1.11-stable-1~exp0=2.1.11-stable-1
Ubuntu:22.04:LTSmore threats →ghsa
libevent
pkg:deb/ubuntu/libevent?arch=source&distro=jammy
Affected versions
=2.1.12-stable-1=2.1.12-stable-1build1=2.1.12-stable-1build2=2.1.12-stable-1build3
Ubuntu:24.04:LTSmore threats →ghsa
libevent
pkg:deb/ubuntu/libevent?arch=source&distro=noble
Affected versions
=2.1.12-stable-9=2.1.12-stable-9ubuntu2
Ubuntu:26.04:LTSmore threats →ghsa
libevent
pkg:deb/ubuntu/libevent?arch=source&distro=resolute
Affected versions
=2.1.12-stable-10build1=2.1.12-stable-10build2

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/24/2026, 14:06:13 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-63388 is a vulnerability in the Libevent event notification library affecting versions prior to 2.1.13 and 2.2.2-a. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.4, with attack vector local, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Multiple Ubuntu-specific stable versions of Libevent are affected. There is no information on available patches or vendor advisories in the provided data.

Potential Impact

The vulnerability allows an attacker with local access to potentially compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The high CVSS score reflects the critical nature of the impact if exploited. However, no known exploits have been reported in the wild.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for unusual activity related to Libevent usage.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
UBUNTU-CVE-2026-63388
Osv Schema Version
1.7.0
Aliases
[]
Ecosystems
["Ubuntu:14.04:LTS","Ubuntu:16.04:LTS","Ubuntu:18.04:LTS","Ubuntu:20.04:LTS","Ubuntu:22.04:LTS","Ubuntu:24.04:LTS","Ubuntu:26.04:LTS"]
Database Specific Severity
null
Cvss Version
3.1

Threat ID: 6a8c4c52acd9273b499be790

Added to database: 08/24/2026, 13:51:14 UTC

Last enriched: 08/24/2026, 14:06:13 UTC

Last updated: 08/24/2026, 22:52:13 UTC

Views: 3

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