CVE-2026-10028
Glib-networking: infinite loop in glib-networking gnutls backend allows remote denial of service via circular certificate chain
Description
A flaw was found in glib-networking. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by presenting a specially crafted certificate chain to an application that uses glib-networking with the GnuTLS backend enabled and performs certificate verification. This crafted chain, which contains circular issuer relationships, can cause an infinite loop during certificate verification. The unbounded traversal consumes excessive CPU resources, leading to a denial of service for the affected process or worker.
INFO
Published Date :
May 28, 2026, 11:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 21, 2026, 10:10 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-10028
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 53f830b8-0a3f-465b-8143-3b8a9948e749 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update glib-networking to the latest version.
- Ensure certificate verification logic is robust.
- Monitor affected systems for resource usage.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-10028.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-10028 | |
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2465152 | |
| https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/glib-networking/-/work_items/231 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-10028 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-10028
weaknesses.
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CVE Translated by [email protected]
Jul. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: varias versiones de Red Hat, Description: Se encontró una falla en glib-networking. Un atacante remoto puede explotar esta vulnerabilidad al presentar una cadena de certificados especialmente diseñada a una aplicación que utiliza glib-networking con el backend de GnuTLS habilitado y que realiza la verificación de certificados. Esta cadena diseñada, que contiene relaciones de emisor circulares, puede causar un bucle infinito durante la verificación de certificados. El recorrido ilimitado consume recursos excesivos de CPU, lo que lleva a una denegación de servicio para el proceso o trabajador afectado. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:10'], 'vendor': 'Red Hat', 'product': 'Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10', 'packageName': 'glib-networking', 'collectionURL': 'https://access.redhat.com/downloads/content/package-browser/', 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}, {'cpes': ['cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:6'], 'vendor': 'Red Hat', 'product': 'Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6', 'packageName': 'glib-networking', 'collectionURL': 'https://access.redhat.com/downloads/content/package-browser/', 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}, {'cpes': ['cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:7'], 'vendor': 'Red Hat', 'product': 'Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7', 'packageName': 'glib-networking', 'collectionURL': 'https://access.redhat.com/downloads/content/package-browser/', 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}, {'cpes': ['cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:8'], 'vendor': 'Red Hat', 'product': 'Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8', 'packageName': 'glib-networking', 'collectionURL': 'https://access.redhat.com/downloads/content/package-browser/', 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}, {'cpes': ['cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:9'], 'vendor': 'Red Hat', 'product': 'Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9', 'packageName': 'glib-networking', 'collectionURL': 'https://access.redhat.com/downloads/content/package-browser/', 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-10028', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-05-29T13:17:50.618059Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A flaw was found in glib-networking. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by presenting a specially crafted certificate chain to an application that uses glib-networking with the GnuTLS backend enabled and performs certificate verification. This crafted chain, which contains circular issuer relationships, can cause an infinite loop during certificate verification. The unbounded traversal consumes excessive CPU resources, leading to a denial of service for the affected process or worker. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L Added CWE CWE-835 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-10028 Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2465152 Added Reference https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/glib-networking/-/work_items/231