CVE-2026-32776
libexpat: libexpat: Denial of Service due to NULL pointer dereference
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · March 16, 2026
Updated · July 3, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in libexpat. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by providing specially crafted XML content with empty external parameter entities. This could lead to a NULL pointer dereference, causing the application to crash and resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS).
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 6.2CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-476 · NULL Pointer Dereference