CVE-2026-59140
Data::SortedSet::Shared versions before 0.03 for Perl allow an out-of-bounds read via unvalidated node indices in the rank and min/max query paths
Description
Data::SortedSet::Shared versions before 0.03 for Perl allow an out-of-bounds read via unvalidated node indices in the rank and min/max query paths. The attach-time validator ss_validate_header bounds only the root index against the node pool (node_capacity). The order-statistics and min/max queries then follow children[], leftmost and rightmost node indices read raw from the mmap'd segment without bounding them against node_capacity. A full structural check (ss_validate_tree) exists but runs only via an explicit validate method, not on attach. A local peer that can write the backing file can leave the header valid while poisoning the tree links, so the next rank, min or max query dereferences an out-of-bounds node index, reading adjacent memory or crashing the process.
INFO
Published Date :
July 21, 2026, 7:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 21, 2026, 7:35 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-59140
vulnerability.
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Solution
- Update the Data::SortedSet::Shared Perl module to version 0.03.
- Ensure segment indices are validated before access.
- Validate the tree structure on attachment.
- Apply vendor patches when available.
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-2026-59140.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://metacpan.org/release/EGOR/Data-SortedSet-Shared-0.03/changes | |
| https://metacpan.org/release/EGOR/Data-SortedSet-Shared-0.03/diff/EGOR/Data-SortedSet-Shared-0.02#sortedset.h |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-59140 is
associated with the following CWEs:
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New CVE Received by 9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
Jul. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'repo': 'https://github.com/vividsnow/perl5-data-sortedset-shared', 'vendor': 'EGOR', 'product': 'Data::SortedSet::Shared', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '0.03', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'packageName': 'Data-SortedSet-Shared', 'programFiles': ['sortedset.h'], 'collectionURL': 'https://cpan.org/modules', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected', 'programRoutines': [{'name': 'ss_rank_of'}, {'name': 'ss_pop_locked'}]}] Added Description Data::SortedSet::Shared versions before 0.03 for Perl allow an out-of-bounds read via unvalidated node indices in the rank and min/max query paths. The attach-time validator ss_validate_header bounds only the root index against the node pool (node_capacity). The order-statistics and min/max queries then follow children[], leftmost and rightmost node indices read raw from the mmap'd segment without bounding them against node_capacity. A full structural check (ss_validate_tree) exists but runs only via an explicit validate method, not on attach. A local peer that can write the backing file can leave the header valid while poisoning the tree links, so the next rank, min or max query dereferences an out-of-bounds node index, reading adjacent memory or crashing the process. Added CWE CWE-125 Added Reference https://metacpan.org/release/EGOR/Data-SortedSet-Shared-0.03/changes Added Reference https://metacpan.org/release/EGOR/Data-SortedSet-Shared-0.03/diff/EGOR/Data-SortedSet-Shared-0.02#sortedset.h