CVE-2026-5450
scanf %mc off-by-one heap buffer overflow
Description
Calling the scanf family of functions with a %mc (malloc'd character match) in the GNU C Library version 2.7 to version 2.43 with a format width specifier with an explicit width greater than 1024 could result in a one byte heap buffer overflow.
INFO
Published Date :
April 20, 2026, 9:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 20, 2026, 9:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
3ff69d7a-14f2-4f67-a097-88dee7810d18
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-5450
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
Solution
- Update the GNU C Library to a non-vulnerable version.
- Recompile applications linked against the library.
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-2026-5450.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://inbox.sourceware.org/libc-announce/[email protected]/T/#u | |
| https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2026-5450 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-5450 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-5450
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by 3ff69d7a-14f2-4f67-a097-88dee7810d18
Apr. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Calling the scanf family of functions with a %mc (malloc'd character match) in the GNU C Library version 2.7 to version 2.43 with a format width specifier with an explicit width greater than 1024 could result in a one byte heap buffer overflow. Added CWE CWE-122 Added Reference https://inbox.sourceware.org/libc-announce/[email protected]/T/#u Added Reference https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2026-5450