CVE-2026-114038 — MEDIUM (5.1)

Vulnerability Description

A flaw was found in device-mapper-multipath. A local user can trigger an out-of-bounds read by sending a command with a format string ending in a trailing percent character to the multipath daemon. This issue can allow the user to expose unintended daemon memory, leading to information disclosure, or cause the daemon to crash, resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS).

CVSS Score

5.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

LOW

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-114038?

CVE-2026-114038 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). A flaw was found in device-mapper-multipath. A local user can trigger an out-of-bounds read by sending a command with a format string ending in a trailing percent character to the multipath daemon. Th...

How severe is CVE-2026-114038?

CVE-2026-114038 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-114038?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.