Buffer overflow in The GNU C Library Glibc

CVE-2026-95818

A stack-based buffer overflow in the dynamic loader (ld.so) of the GNU C Library (glibc) versions 2.14 through 2.44 allows a local attacker to crash or corrupt the memory of setuid/setgid (AT_SECURE) programs. When such a program's DT_RPATH or DT_RUNPATH begins with $ORIGIN and is followed by NUL or '/' the loader both reads past the end of the path buffer and writes past the end of a stack-allocated internal buffer. The corrupted loader stack can lead to a loader crash (denial of service) and limited disclosure of process memory.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

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CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 3.6 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.

EPSS exploit prediction

No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.

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Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-95818?
CVE-2026-95818 is a low-severity vulnerability in The GNU C Library Glibc, classified under Stack-based Buffer Overflow. CVSS score: 3.6/10. Published 2026-09-22.
How severe is CVE-2026-95818?
Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.6 out of 10.