3.3
LOW CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-14684
HdrHistogram AbstractHistogram.java memory allocation
Description

A flaw has been found in HdrHistogram up to 2.2.2. This affects the function org.HdrHistogram.AbstractHistogram.decodeFromByteBuffer of the file src/main/java/org/HdrHistogram/AbstractHistogram.java. This manipulation of the argument numberOfSignificantValueDigits causes uncontrolled memory allocation. The attack can only be executed locally. The exploit has been published and may be used. The actual existence of this vulnerability is currently in question. This issue is disputed due to the potential lack of crossing of security boundaries and the pre-requisites for a successful attack.

INFO

Published Date :

July 5, 2026, 12:17 a.m.

Last Modified :

July 16, 2026, 8:16 a.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-14684 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Hdrhistogram hdrhistogram
CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
CVSS 2.0 LOW [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 LOW [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 LOW [email protected]
Solution
Update HdrHistogram to a version that addresses uncontrolled memory allocation due to argument manipulation.
  • Update HdrHistogram to the latest version.
  • Monitor vendor advisories for patches.
  • Validate argument handling logic.
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-2026-14684.

URL Resource
https://github.com/HdrHistogram/HdrHistogram/
https://github.com/HdrHistogram/HdrHistogram/issues/220
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-14684
https://vuldb.com/submit/846754
https://vuldb.com/vuln/376280
https://vuldb.com/vuln/376280/cti
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Jul. 16, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Tag disputed
    Changed Description A flaw has been found in HdrHistogram up to 2.2.2. This affects the function org.HdrHistogram.AbstractHistogram.decodeFromByteBuffer of the file src/main/java/org/HdrHistogram/AbstractHistogram.java. This manipulation of the argument numberOfSignificantValueDigits causes uncontrolled memory allocation. The attack can only be executed locally. The exploit has been published and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet. A flaw has been found in HdrHistogram up to 2.2.2. This affects the function org.HdrHistogram.AbstractHistogram.decodeFromByteBuffer of the file src/main/java/org/HdrHistogram/AbstractHistogram.java. This manipulation of the argument numberOfSignificantValueDigits causes uncontrolled memory allocation. The attack can only be executed locally. The exploit has been published and may be used. The actual existence of this vulnerability is currently in question. This issue is disputed due to the potential lack of crossing of security boundaries and the pre-requisites for a successful attack.
  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Jul. 06, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-14684', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-06T16:36:13.983720Z'}
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Jul. 05, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:hdrhistogram:hdrhistogram:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'n/a', 'product': 'HdrHistogram', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.2.0'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.2.1'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.2.2'}]}]
    Added Description A flaw has been found in HdrHistogram up to 2.2.2. This affects the function org.HdrHistogram.AbstractHistogram.decodeFromByteBuffer of the file src/main/java/org/HdrHistogram/AbstractHistogram.java. This manipulation of the argument numberOfSignificantValueDigits causes uncontrolled memory allocation. The attack can only be executed locally. The exploit has been published and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
    Added CVSS V2 (AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:P)
    Added CWE CWE-400
    Added CWE CWE-789
    Added Reference https://github.com/HdrHistogram/HdrHistogram/
    Added Reference https://github.com/HdrHistogram/HdrHistogram/issues/220
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-14684
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/846754
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/376280
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/376280/cti
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.