CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-0708

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A flaw was found in libucl that allows a remote attacker to exploit a specially crafted Universal Configuration Language (UCL) input containing a key with an embedded null byte. This can lead to a segmentation fault in the `ucl_object_emit` function, resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS) for the affected system.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could cause the system to crash, leading to service unavailability. This may impact the organization's operational continuity and reputation.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the libucl library to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, monitoring system logs for suspicious activities is advisable.

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Original NVD description (English source)

A flaw was found in libucl. A remote attacker could exploit this by providing a specially crafted Universal Configuration Language (UCL) input that contains a key with an embedded null byte. This can cause a segmentation fault (SEGV fault) in the `ucl_object_emit` function when parsing and emitting the object, leading to a Denial of Service (DoS) for the affected system.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS