Uncontrolled Memory Allocation in GNU cpio
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Technical Summary
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-66485 affects GNU cpio version 3.0 and involves uncontrolled memory allocation. This type of flaw, categorized under CWE-789, typically arises when software allocates memory based on untrusted input without proper limits, potentially leading to excessive memory use. The provided data does not include a CVSS score or detailed technical specifics beyond the vulnerability classification and affected version.
Potential Impact
The impact of this vulnerability could include excessive memory consumption, which may degrade system performance or cause denial of service. No confirmed exploitation or additional impact details are available from the provided information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided in the current data. Users should monitor for vendor updates and apply patches once available.
Uncontrolled Memory Allocation in GNU cpio
Description
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Technical Analysis
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-66485 affects GNU cpio version 3.0 and involves uncontrolled memory allocation. This type of flaw, categorized under CWE-789, typically arises when software allocates memory based on untrusted input without proper limits, potentially leading to excessive memory use. The provided data does not include a CVSS score or detailed technical specifics beyond the vulnerability classification and affected version.
Potential Impact
The impact of this vulnerability could include excessive memory consumption, which may degrade system performance or cause denial of service. No confirmed exploitation or additional impact details are available from the provided information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided in the current data. Users should monitor for vendor updates and apply patches once available.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_vex
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- Microsoft Security Response Center
- Advisory Id
- msrc_CVE-2026-66485
- Cve Count
- 1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa741af55bf5e2cf548a6b8
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 00:37:03 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 00:45:44 UTC
Last updated: 09/14/2026, 03:09:10 UTC
Views: 5
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