CVE-2026-57257
CVE-2026-57257 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
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Description
During the PRC parsing stage, there is a lack of boundary verification for the PRC entity index, which leads to an out-of-bounds read of the entity array. As a result, the application crashes.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-57257?
- During the PRC parsing stage, there is a lack of boundary verification for the PRC entity index, which leads to an out-of-bounds read of the entity array. As a result, the application crashes.
- How severe is CVE-2026-57257?
- CVE-2026-57257 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-57257 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-57257?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2026-57257 published?
- CVE-2026-57257 was published on 2026-07-08.
References
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