CVE-2026-44983
smallbitvec: Safe API Triggered Heap Buffer Overflow via Integer Overflow
Description
smallbitvec is a growable bit-vector for Rust, optimized for size. From 1.0.1 to 2.6.0, an integer overflow in the internal capacity calculation of smallbitvec can lead to an undersized heap allocation, resulting in a heap buffer overflow through safe APIs only. This allows memory corruption without requiring unsafe code from the caller. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.6.1.
INFO
Published Date :
May 26, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 26, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update smallbitvec to version 2.6.1 or later.
- Review capacity calculation logic for integer overflow vulnerabilities.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-44983.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/servo/smallbitvec/security/advisories/GHSA-97wc-2hqc-cjgr |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description smallbitvec is a growable bit-vector for Rust, optimized for size. From 1.0.1 to 2.6.0, an integer overflow in the internal capacity calculation of smallbitvec can lead to an undersized heap allocation, resulting in a heap buffer overflow through safe APIs only. This allows memory corruption without requiring unsafe code from the caller. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.6.1. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H Added CWE CWE-190 Added CWE CWE-122 Added Reference https://github.com/servo/smallbitvec/security/advisories/GHSA-97wc-2hqc-cjgr