CVE-2026-102633

libexpat 2.7.2 through 2.8.5 Integer Overflow in expat_realloc

MEDIUM
5.9
CVSS Score
Published: September 29, 2026 at 04:04 PM UTC
Updated: September 29, 2026 at 09:32 PM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorLibexpat

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Severity
MEDIUM5.9
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.4%
SSVC
No known exploit

Description

libexpat versions 2.7.2 through 2.8.5 contain an integer overflow vulnerability in expat_realloc() function on 32-bit platforms when computing allocation sizes. Attackers supplying malicious XML to applications parsing with vulnerable libexpat can cause heap buffer overflow, memory corruption, or denial of service.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

2.7.2 ≤ v ≤ 2.8.52.7.2

Remediation

No guide yet

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SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCNo known exploitNot automatablePartial impact

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CVSS

5.9MEDIUMVulnCheck
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
HIGH
Privileges
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusAWAITING ANALYSIS
CWE
CWE-190

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