CVE-2026-88340

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.
Configurations

No configuration.

History

25 Sep 2026, 20:17

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CWE CWE-763
CVSS v2 : unknown
v3 : unknown
v2 : unknown
v3 : 7.6

22 Sep 2026, 20:17

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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