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CVE-2026-55266

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 0.07% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-10-05 · Last synced 2026-10-06

CyberRota Analysis

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The vulnerability in the qsort function of libufdt_sysdeps_vendor.c allows for a possible out-of-bounds write due to resource exhaustion, which can lead to local privilege escalation without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction. Organizations utilizing affected products should prioritize patching this issue to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access and potential exploitation.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

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CVE
CVE-2026-55266
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.07%

Original NVD Description

In qsort of libufdt_sysdeps_vendor.c, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to resource exhaustion. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.