CVE-2026-90852
com.github.luben/zstd-jni: luben zstd-jni: Remote use-after-free vulnerability in dictionary sharing
Severity
ImportantRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · September 15, 2026
Updated · November 4, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in luben zstd-jni. This flaw involves a use-after-free vulnerability in the ZstdCompressCtx.loadDict function, which handles dictionary sharing. A remote attacker could exploit this by manipulating dictionary sharing operations, potentially leading to denial of service, information disclosure, or arbitrary code execution.
Statement
This is an Important remote use-after-free vulnerability in the zstd-jni library's dictionary sharing functionality. The flaw, affecting the ZstdCompressCtx.loadDict function, could allow an unauthenticated attacker to trigger a crash or potentially execute arbitrary code due to public exploit disclosure.
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 · 7.3CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
CWE-825 · Expired Pointer Dereference