Bug 2491181 (CVE-2026-56410)

Summary: CVE-2026-56410 libexpat: libexpat: Integer overflow in xmlwf can lead to information disclosure and arbitrary code execution.
Product: [Other] Security Response Reporter: OSIDB Bzimport <bzimport>
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Version: unspecifiedCC: dschmidt, erezende, ilpinto, jkoehler, jlanda, jwong, kshier, lphiri, ltomasbo, omaciel, simaishi, smcdonal, stcannon, teagle, ttakamiy, yguenane, ykashtan
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A flaw was found in libexpat. Specifically, the `xmlwf` utility contains an integer overflow vulnerability in its `resolveSystemId` function. This flaw could be exploited by an attacker to potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or execute arbitrary code, leading to a compromise of the system's integrity and confidentiality.
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Description OSIDB Bzimport 2026-06-21 16:01:11 UTC
xmlwf in libexpat before 2.8.2 has an integer overflow in resolveSystemId.