Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability was detected in HdrHistogram up to 2.2.2. Affected by this issue is the function org.HdrHistogram.AbstractHistogram.decodeFromCompressedByteBuffer of the file src/main/java/org/HdrHistogram/AbstractHistogram.java. The manipulation of the argument lengthOfCompressedContents results in uncontrolled memory allocation. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploit is now public and may be used. It is still unclear if this vulnerability genuinely exists. This issue is disputed due to the potential lack of crossing of security boundaries and the pre-requisites for a successful attack.
CVSS Score
LOW
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/HdrHistogram/HdrHistogram/
- https://github.com/HdrHistogram/HdrHistogram/issues/219
- https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-14683
- https://vuldb.com/submit/846750
- https://vuldb.com/submit/846752
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/376279
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/376279/cti
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-14683?
CVE-2026-14683 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). A vulnerability was detected in HdrHistogram up to 2.2.2. Affected by this issue is the function org.HdrHistogram.AbstractHistogram.decodeFromCompressedByteBuffer of the file src/main/java/org/HdrHist...
How severe is CVE-2026-14683?
CVE-2026-14683 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-14683?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.