CVE-2026-32778
libexpat: libexpat: Denial of Service via NULL pointer dereference after out-of-memory condition
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. This vulnerability allows an attacker to trigger a NULL pointer dereference in the setContext function. This occurs when the system attempts to retry an operation after an out-of-memory condition, which can lead to a Denial of Service (DoS) for the affected application.
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 · 5.1CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-476 · NULL Pointer Dereference