Bug 2440536 (CVE-2026-2641) - CVE-2026-2641 ctags: ctags: Denial of Service due to uncontrolled recursion
Summary: CVE-2026-2641 ctags: ctags: Denial of Service due to uncontrolled recursion
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Status: NEW
Alias: CVE-2026-2641
Product: Security Response
Classification: Other
Component: vulnerability
Version: unspecified
Hardware: All
OS: Linux
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Reported: 2026-02-18 06:01 UTC by OSIDB Bzimport
Modified: 2026-02-18 10:36 UTC (History)
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Description OSIDB Bzimport 2026-02-18 06:01:30 UTC
A weakness has been identified in universal-ctags ctags up to 6.2.1. The affected element is the function parseExpression/parseExprList of the file parsers/v.c of the component V Language Parser. Executing a manipulation can lead to uncontrolled recursion. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.


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