CVE-2026-55209: resdata has Classic Buffer Overflow, Improper Validation of Array Index, NULL Pointer Dereference and Out-of-bounds Read
CRITICAL
CVSS 9.8
Exploit Available
1 PoC
Published: August 18, 2026 | Last Modified: August 18, 2026
Description
resdata has Classic Buffer Overflow, Improper Validation of Array Index, NULL Pointer Dereference and Out-of-bounds Read
Ghostwire Analysis — What This Means Practically
- Critical CVSS score indicates maximum severity — remote code execution, authentication bypass, or complete system compromise is likely possible.
- 1 proof-of-concept exploit available on GitHub. Public exploit code lowers the barrier for both researchers and attackers.
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Proof-of-Concept Exploits (1)
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