Vulnerability Description
A security vulnerability has been detected in ggreer the_silver_searcher up to 2.2.0. The impacted element is the function search_stream of the file src/search.c. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
CVSS Score
LOW
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/ggreer/the_silver_searcher/
- https://github.com/ggreer/the_silver_searcher/issues/1558
- https://github.com/oneafter/0119/blob/main/segv1
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.346398
- https://vuldb.com/?id.346398
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.752769
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-2642?
CVE-2026-2642 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). A security vulnerability has been detected in ggreer the_silver_searcher up to 2.2.0. The impacted element is the function search_stream of the file src/search.c. The manipulation leads to null pointe...
How severe is CVE-2026-2642?
CVE-2026-2642 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-2026-2642?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.