CVE-2026-1489
Glib: glib: memory corruption via integer overflow in unicode case conversion
Description
A flaw was found in GLib. An integer overflow vulnerability in its Unicode case conversion implementation can lead to memory corruption. By processing specially crafted and extremely large Unicode strings, an attacker could trigger an undersized memory allocation, resulting in out-of-bounds writes. This could cause applications utilizing GLib for string conversion to crash or become unstable.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 27, 2026, 3:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 27, 2026, 4:06 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-1489
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 53f830b8-0a3f-465b-8143-3b8a9948e749 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update GLib to the latest stable version.
- Apply vendor-supplied patches for GLib.
- Recompile applications linked against GLib.
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-2026-1489.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-1489 | |
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2433348 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A flaw was found in GLib. An integer overflow vulnerability in its Unicode case conversion implementation can lead to memory corruption. By processing specially crafted and extremely large Unicode strings, an attacker could trigger an undersized memory allocation, resulting in out-of-bounds writes. This could cause applications utilizing GLib for string conversion to crash or become unstable. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L Added CWE CWE-787 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-1489 Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2433348