Security update for aria2
A security update for aria2 addresses a stack buffer underflow vulnerability in the IOFile::getLine() function when processing lines beginning with a NUL byte. This issue is tracked as CVE-2026-75421. The update also includes a build fix related to Nettle 4.0. No affected versions are explicitly stated.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-75421 in aria2 involves a stack buffer underflow in the IOFile::getLine() function triggered when a line starts with a NUL byte. This could potentially lead to memory corruption or unexpected behavior. The update fixes this issue. Additionally, a build issue with Nettle 4.0 was resolved. No CVSS score is provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
The stack buffer underflow could cause memory corruption, potentially leading to application crashes or other unintended behavior. The severity is assessed as medium based on the nature of the flaw and lack of known exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
A security update for aria2 has been released that fixes the stack buffer underflow vulnerability. Users should apply this update to remediate the issue. No further mitigation steps are indicated.
Security update for aria2
Description
A security update for aria2 addresses a stack buffer underflow vulnerability in the IOFile::getLine() function when processing lines beginning with a NUL byte. This issue is tracked as CVE-2026-75421. The update also includes a build fix related to Nettle 4.0. No affected versions are explicitly stated.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-75421 in aria2 involves a stack buffer underflow in the IOFile::getLine() function triggered when a line starts with a NUL byte. This could potentially lead to memory corruption or unexpected behavior. The update fixes this issue. Additionally, a build issue with Nettle 4.0 was resolved. No CVSS score is provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
The stack buffer underflow could cause memory corruption, potentially leading to application crashes or other unintended behavior. The severity is assessed as medium based on the nature of the flaw and lack of known exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
A security update for aria2 has been released that fixes the stack buffer underflow vulnerability. Users should apply this update to remediate the issue. No further mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_security_advisory
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- SUSE Product Security Team
- Advisory Id
- openSUSE-SU-2026:21997-1
- Cve Count
- 1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abeb3f4a43b0b3b89ed4848
Added to database: 10/01/2026, 19:26:44 UTC
Last enriched: 10/01/2026, 19:34:25 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 02:46:06 UTC
Views: 9
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