Vulnerability Description
In GNU SASL before 2.2.3, DIGEST-MD5 has a NULL pointer dereference affecting both clients and servers, via a known token with no accompanying = character. This occurs in lib/digest-md5/getsubopt.c.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://codeberg.org/gsasl/gsasl/commit/da9b5ae2962b014879e4a406c3b38f25aa70e97a
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2026/msg00182.html
- https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/help-gsasl/2026-05/msg00000.html
- https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/help-gsasl/2026-05/msg00002.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2026/06/msg00007.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-48829?
CVE-2026-48829 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). In GNU SASL before 2.2.3, DIGEST-MD5 has a NULL pointer dereference affecting both clients and servers, via a known token with no accompanying = character. This occurs in lib/digest-md5/getsubopt.c.
How severe is CVE-2026-48829?
CVE-2026-48829 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-2026-48829?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.