Vulnerability Description
A flaw was found in libsolv. This stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability occurs in libsolv's Debian metadata parser when processing specially crafted Debian repository metadata. An attacker could exploit this by providing malicious SHA384 or SHA512 checksum tags, leading to memory corruption and a denial of service (DoS) in the affected system.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-9150
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2460379
- https://github.com/openSUSE/libsolv/pull/616
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-9150?
CVE-2026-9150 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). A flaw was found in libsolv. This stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability occurs in libsolv's Debian metadata parser when processing specially crafted Debian repository metadata. An attacker could e...
How severe is CVE-2026-9150?
CVE-2026-9150 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-9150?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.