CVE-2026-14685
HdrHistogram AbstractHistogram AbstractHistogram.java recordValueWithCount state issue
Description
A vulnerability has been found in HdrHistogram up to 2.2.2. This vulnerability affects the function recordValueWithCount of the file src/main/java/org/HdrHistogram/AbstractHistogram.java of the component AbstractHistogram. Such manipulation of the argument Count leads to state issue. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The existence of this vulnerability is still disputed at present. 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
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| 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 library to the latest version.
- Apply vendor patches if available.
- Review input validation for 'Count' argument.
- Rebuild and redeploy the application.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jul. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Tag disputed Changed Description A vulnerability has been found in HdrHistogram up to 2.2.2. This vulnerability affects the function recordValueWithCount of the file src/main/java/org/HdrHistogram/AbstractHistogram.java of the component AbstractHistogram. Such manipulation of the argument Count leads to state issue. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet. A vulnerability has been found in HdrHistogram up to 2.2.2. This vulnerability affects the function recordValueWithCount of the file src/main/java/org/HdrHistogram/AbstractHistogram.java of the component AbstractHistogram. Such manipulation of the argument Count leads to state issue. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The existence of this vulnerability is still disputed at present. 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-2026-14685', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-06T16:22:02.664063Z'} -
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', 'modules': ['AbstractHistogram'], 'product': 'HdrHistogram', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.2.0'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.2.1'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.2.2'}]}] Added Description A vulnerability has been found in HdrHistogram up to 2.2.2. This vulnerability affects the function recordValueWithCount of the file src/main/java/org/HdrHistogram/AbstractHistogram.java of the component AbstractHistogram. Such manipulation of the argument Count leads to state issue. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. The exploit has been disclosed to the public 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:L/VA:N/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:L/A:N Added CVSS V2 (AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N) Added CWE CWE-371 Added Reference https://github.com/HdrHistogram/HdrHistogram/ Added Reference https://github.com/HdrHistogram/HdrHistogram/issues/221 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-14685 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/846761 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/376281 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/376281/cti