CVE-2026-2887
aardappel lobster idents.h TypeName recursion
Description
A security vulnerability has been detected in aardappel lobster up to 2025.4. This impacts the function lobster::TypeName in the library dev/src/lobster/idents.h. Such manipulation leads to uncontrolled recursion. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. Upgrading to version 2026.1 will fix this issue. The name of the patch is 8ba49f98ccfc9734ef352146806433a41d9f9aa6. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 21, 2026, 9:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 21, 2026, 9:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Upgrade aardappel lobster to version 2026.1.
- Apply the patch 8ba49f98ccfc9734ef352146806433a41d9f9aa6.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A security vulnerability has been detected in aardappel lobster up to 2025.4. This impacts the function lobster::TypeName in the library dev/src/lobster/idents.h. Such manipulation leads to uncontrolled recursion. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. Upgrading to version 2026.1 will fix this issue. The name of the patch is 8ba49f98ccfc9734ef352146806433a41d9f9aa6. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component. 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-404 Added CWE CWE-674 Added Reference https://github.com/aardappel/lobster/ Added Reference https://github.com/aardappel/lobster/commit/8ba49f98ccfc9734ef352146806433a41d9f9aa6 Added Reference https://github.com/aardappel/lobster/issues/397 Added Reference https://github.com/aardappel/lobster/issues/397#issuecomment-3849015088 Added Reference https://github.com/aardappel/lobster/releases/tag/v2026.1 Added Reference https://github.com/oneafter/0204/blob/main/lob3/repro.lobster Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.347181 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?id.347181 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?submit.755026