Security update for apptainer
A security update for Apptainer addresses a heap out-of-bounds read vulnerability (CVE-2026-2303) in the GSSAPI error handling of the go.mongodb.org mongo-driver dependency. This dependency has been removed in the updated version to mitigate the issue. The update also enables building of the SUID starter for SLES 15. The vulnerability is rated medium severity and a patch is available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-2303 is a heap out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the GSSAPI error handling component of the go.mongodb.org mongo-driver dependency used by Apptainer. The vulnerability has been addressed by removing the mongo-driver dependency in the updated Apptainer release. Additionally, the update enables building of the SUID starter for SLES 15. This fix is included in the updated Apptainer versions listed.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could lead to out-of-bounds memory reads in the affected component, potentially causing application instability or information disclosure. The removal of the vulnerable dependency mitigates this risk. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
A security update for Apptainer is available that removes the vulnerable mongo-driver dependency and enables building of the SUID starter for SLES 15. Users should apply this update to remediate the vulnerability.
Security update for apptainer
Description
A security update for Apptainer addresses a heap out-of-bounds read vulnerability (CVE-2026-2303) in the GSSAPI error handling of the go.mongodb.org mongo-driver dependency. This dependency has been removed in the updated version to mitigate the issue. The update also enables building of the SUID starter for SLES 15. The vulnerability is rated medium severity and a patch is available.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-2303 is a heap out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the GSSAPI error handling component of the go.mongodb.org mongo-driver dependency used by Apptainer. The vulnerability has been addressed by removing the mongo-driver dependency in the updated Apptainer release. Additionally, the update enables building of the SUID starter for SLES 15. This fix is included in the updated Apptainer versions listed.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could lead to out-of-bounds memory reads in the affected component, potentially causing application instability or information disclosure. The removal of the vulnerable dependency mitigates this risk. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
A security update for Apptainer is available that removes the vulnerable mongo-driver dependency and enables building of the SUID starter for SLES 15. Users should apply this update to remediate the vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- CLEANSTART-2026-OC99762
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.3
- Ecosystems
- ["Alpine"]
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a7f4429bf8831d539626388
Added to database: 08/14/2026, 16:36:57 UTC
Last enriched: 09/17/2026, 03:21:34 UTC
Last updated: 09/29/2026, 18:13:08 UTC
Views: 43
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