Bug 2491186 (CVE-2026-56403)

Summary: CVE-2026-56403 libexpat: libexpat: Arbitrary code execution due to integer overflow in storeAtts
Product: [Other] Security Response Reporter: OSIDB Bzimport <bzimport>
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Version: unspecifiedCC: adudiak, csutherl, dschmidt, erezende, gtanzill, ilpinto, jbuscemi, jclere, jkoehler, jlanda, jmitchel, jwong, kshier, lphiri, ltomasbo, omaciel, pbohmill, pjindal, plodge, rhel-process-autobot, simaishi, smcdonal, stcannon, szappis, teagle, ttakamiy, vchlup, watson-tool-maintainers, yguenane, ykashtan
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A flaw was found in libexpat. An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the `storeAtts` function. This flaw could allow an attacker to corrupt memory, leading to a denial of service, information disclosure, or potentially arbitrary code execution, compromising the integrity and confidentiality of data.
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Description OSIDB Bzimport 2026-06-21 16:01:25 UTC
libexpat before 2.8.2 has an integer overflow in storeAtts.