CVE-2026-5037

mxml mxmlIndexNew mxml-index.c index_sort stack-based overflow

LOW
3.3
CVSS Score
Published: March 29, 2026 at 08:45 AM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 10:58 AM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorMini XML

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Severity
LOW3.3
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.1%
SSVC
No known exploit

Description

A vulnerability was determined in mxml up to 4.0.4. This issue affects the function index_sort of the file mxml-index.c of the component mxmlIndexNew. Executing a manipulation of the argument tempr can lead to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack is restricted to local execution. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. This patch is called 6e27354466092a1ac65601e01ce6708710bb9fa5. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Affected

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

Remediation

No guide yet

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References (7)

VDB EntryTechnical Description
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/353963
SignaturePermissions Required
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/353963/cti
Third Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/submit/778638

SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCNo known exploitNot automatablePartial impact

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CVSS

3.3LOWVulDB
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusDEFERRED
CWE
CWE-121CWE-119

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