Vulnerability Description
hashcat contains a heap-based buffer overflow (out-of-bounds write) in the outfile_write() function in src/outfile.c. When assembling output into a fixed-size buffer (HCBUFSIZ_LARGE, ~16 MB), the function sequentially appends the username, separator, hash, and plaintext via memcpy without validating that the accumulated length stays within the buffer capacity. When run with --username --show against a crafted hash file containing an oversized username that nearly fills the buffer, the total assembled output exceeds the buffer, causing a heap buffer overflow that can corrupt memory and crash the process.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/hashcat/hashcat
- https://github.com/hashcat/hashcat/blob/v7.1.2/src/outfile.c#L654-L668
- https://github.com/hashcat/hashcat/commit/68f56a2d8712867a8520bf4dcf07f6145c23df
- https://github.com/hashcat/hashcat/issues/4740
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/hashcat-through-heap-buffer-overflow-in-out
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-68768?
CVE-2026-68768 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). hashcat contains a heap-based buffer overflow (out-of-bounds write) in the outfile_write() function in src/outfile.c. When assembling output into a fixed-size buffer (HCBUFSIZ_LARGE, ~16 MB), the func...
How severe is CVE-2026-68768?
CVE-2026-68768 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-68768?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.