CVE-2026-41989: Libgcrypt before 1.12.2 sometimes allows a heap-based buffer overflow and denial of service via crafted ECDH ciphertext...
MEDIUM
CVSS 6.7
Exploit Available
Published: April 23, 2026 | Last Modified: April 23, 2026
Description
Libgcrypt before 1.12.2 sometimes allows a heap-based buffer overflow and denial of service via crafted ECDH ciphertext to gcry_pk_decrypt.
Ghostwire Analysis — What This Means Practically
- Medium CVSS score indicates moderate risk — exploitation requires specific conditions or results in limited impact.
- Exploit code is reported to be available, increasing the likelihood of active exploitation.
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