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CVE-2026-6042: A security flaw has been discovered in musl libc up to 1.2.6. Affected is the function iconv of the file...

MEDIUM CVSS 5.5 EPSS 0.01% Exploit Available

Published: April 10, 2026 | Last Modified: April 10, 2026

Description

A security flaw has been discovered in musl libc up to 1.2.6. Affected is the function iconv of the file src/locale/iconv.c of the component GB18030 4-byte Decoder. Performing a manipulation results in inefficient algorithmic complexity. The attack must be initiated from a local position. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Ghostwire Analysis — What This Means Practically

Exploitation Probability (EPSS): Low — 0.01% (2th percentile)

Low exploitation probability based on current threat landscape data. Standard patching timeline is appropriate.

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