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CVE-2026-56132

expat: libexpat: Arbitrary Code Execution via Heap-based Buffer Overflow

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

6.9

CVSS 3.1

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Published · June 19, 2026

Updated · November 1, 2026

Description

A flaw was found in libexpat, a library used for parsing XML data. An attacker could exploit a heap-based buffer overflow, a type of memory error, by providing specially crafted XML input. This vulnerability occurs when the library mishandles memory reallocation while processing XML, particularly when multiple parsers share data. Successful exploitation could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code, access sensitive information, or cause the application to crash, leading to a denial of service.

CVSS score applicability

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Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 6.9
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L

CWE-131 · Incorrect Calculation of Buffer Size