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Out-of-bounds write in libcodec2secevrcdec.so prior to SMR Sep-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to write out-of-bounds memory. (CVE-2026-21091)

0
Medium
Published: 09/09/2026 (09/09/2026, 06:31:38 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database

Description

CVE-2026-21091 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the libcodec2secevrcdec.so component affecting versions prior to SMR Sep-2026 Release 1. This flaw allows local attackers to write memory outside the intended bounds, potentially leading to memory corruption. The vulnerability requires local access and low privileges to exploit. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The severity is assessed as medium based on available information.

CVSS v4.0

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
Low
Vuln. Integrity
Low
Vuln. Availability
Low
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
Scope
X
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/09/2026, 13:57:47 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds write in the libcodec2secevrcdec.so library prior to the SMR Sep-2026 Release 1. Local attackers with low privileges can exploit this flaw to write outside allocated memory bounds, which may cause memory corruption or other unintended behavior. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and has a moderate impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch information is provided, and no known exploits are currently active.

Potential Impact

Local attackers with low privileges can perform out-of-bounds memory writes, potentially leading to memory corruption. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited extent. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided in the available data.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
GHSA-qcmf-r392-w7x4
Osv Schema Version
1.4.0
Aliases
["CVE-2026-21091"]
Ecosystems
[]
Database Specific Severity
MODERATE
Cvss Version
4.0

Threat ID: 6aa15f7cacd9273b4961838e

Added to database: 09/09/2026, 13:30:36 UTC

Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 13:57:47 UTC

Last updated: 09/09/2026, 20:52:00 UTC

Views: 2

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