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Security update for libgpg-error

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Medium
Published: 08/31/2026 (08/31/2026, 05:56:26 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Vendor/Project: SUSE Product Security Team
Product: SUSE

Description

A security update for libgpg-error addresses an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the _gpgrt_vfnameconcat function within stringutils.c when the GPGRT_FCONCAT_SYSCONF flag is used. This issue could potentially lead to memory safety problems. The vulnerability is rated medium severity. No specific affected versions or patch details are provided in the available data.

Affected software

Affected versions
=1.58-160000.2.1.aarch64

AI-Powered Analysis

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AILast updated: 09/29/2026, 21:23:57 UTC

Technical Analysis

The libgpg-error library contained an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the _gpgrt_vfnameconcat function of stringutils.c triggered when the GPGRT_FCONCAT_SYSCONF flag is used. This flaw could cause the program to read memory beyond the intended buffer, potentially leading to undefined behavior or crashes. The update from SUSE Product Security Team addresses this issue (bsc#1263078). No CVSS score or detailed exploit information is available.

Potential Impact

The vulnerability allows an out-of-bounds read, which may result in application instability or crashes. There is no evidence of known exploits in the wild. The impact is limited to memory safety concerns without further details on privilege escalation or data disclosure.

Mitigation Recommendations

A security update has been issued by the SUSE Product Security Team to fix this vulnerability. Since no patch links or affected versions are provided, users should consult the official SUSE advisories for the appropriate update and apply it promptly to mitigate the issue.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Csaf Category
csaf_security_advisory
Csaf Version
2.0
Publisher
SUSE Product Security Team
Advisory Id
SUSE-SU-2026:23583-1
Cve Count
0

Threat ID: 6abc27d4680226ef6846f966

Added to database: 09/29/2026, 21:04:20 UTC

Last enriched: 09/29/2026, 21:23:57 UTC

Last updated: 09/30/2026, 03:10:40 UTC

Views: 7

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