Vulnerability Description
Zebra zebrad before 7.0.0 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows a malicious peer to stall checkpoint sync by cancelling the verifier rewind after a failed commit. Attackers can serve a forged block with altered authorizing data plus a restart-triggering block, leaving the verifier rejecting honest blocks until restart.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/ZcashFoundation/zebra/security/advisories/GHSA-2w9f-9wx8-f5c8
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/zebra-before-7.0.0-checkpoint-sync-denial-o
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-123558?
CVE-2026-123558 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Zebra zebrad before 7.0.0 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows a malicious peer to stall checkpoint sync by cancelling the verifier rewind after a failed commit. Attackers can serve ...
How severe is CVE-2026-123558?
CVE-2026-123558 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-123558?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.