How severe is CVE-2026-76890?

CVE-2026-76890 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-76890 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-76890?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2026-76890 published?

CVE-2026-76890 was published on 2026-08-19 and last updated on 2026-08-20.

CVE-2026-76890

CVE-2026-76890 is a low-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1. 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-825.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-825
Published: 2026-08-19
Last modified: 2026-08-20

Description

Crash in sharkd in 4.6.0 to 4.6.7 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.18 allows denial of service

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-76890?: Crash in sharkd in 4.6.0 to 4.6.7 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.18 allows denial of service
How severe is CVE-2026-76890?: CVE-2026-76890 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-76890 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-76890?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2026-76890 published?: CVE-2026-76890 was published on 2026-08-19 and last updated on 2026-08-20.

References

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