Security update for libgpg-error
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
Security update for libgpg-error
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
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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