Vulnerability in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10

CVE-2026-78002

A flaw was found in rsyslog. An unauthenticated remote attacker can trigger a heap buffer overflow in the RainerScript `replace()` function by sending specially crafted syslog messages. This vulnerability arises from an incorrect buffer size calculation during string replacement, causing memory corruption. Successful exploitation can lead to a denial of service (DoS) for the affected system.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-78002?
CVE-2026-78002 is a high-severity vulnerability in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, classified under Incorrect Calculation of Buffer Size. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2026-08-27.
How severe is CVE-2026-78002?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.