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CVE-2026-50219

expat: libexpat: Use-after-free vulnerability due to improper handler call depth tracking

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

4.9

CVSS 3.1

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Published · June 4, 2026

Updated · November 1, 2026

Description

A flaw was found in libexpat. This vulnerability occurs because the library, in versions before 2.8.2, does not properly track handler call depth when certain XML parsing functions are invoked from within handlers during a policy violation. This oversight can lead to a use-after-free condition, which may result in information disclosure, integrity loss, or denial of service.

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 · 4.9
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

CWE-911 · Improper Update of Reference Count