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CVE-2026-95619

gcc: libstdc++ integer overflow in `new` operator

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

7.7

CVSS 3.1

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Published · September 22, 2026

Updated · November 1, 2026

Description

A flaw was found in libstdc++. An integer overflow can occur when processing large inputs to the aligned operator new in the C++ library. This vulnerability could lead to an undersized memory allocation, potentially causing memory corruption or application instability.

Statement

This Moderate impact flaw affects applications compiled with older gcc versions on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 and 9. An integer overflow in the libstdc++ aligned operator new could lead to undersized memory allocations, potentially causing memory corruption or application instability when processing specific large allocation requests.

CVSS score applicability

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

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 · 7.7
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H

CWE-190 · Integer Overflow or Wraparound