An invalid pointer release vulnerability exists in YARA 4.5.8 during deserialization of compiled .yrc rule files. The vulnerability is caused by insufficient validation of external-variable pointers, which may lead to invalid free in yr_rules_destroy() or wild pointer access in yr_object_create(). An attacker can provide a specially crafted .yrc file that causes memory corruption and application crash.
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Configurations
No configuration.
History
25 Sep 2026, 20:17
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| CWE | CWE-763 | |
| CVSS |
v2 : v3 : |
v2 : unknown
v3 : 7.6 |
22 Sep 2026, 20:17
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| New CVE |
Information
Published : 2026-09-22 20:17
Updated : 2026-09-25 20:17
NVD link : CVE-2026-88340
Mitre link : CVE-2026-88340
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-88340
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Products Affected
No product.
CWE
CWE-763
Release of Invalid Pointer or Reference
