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CVE-2026-6368


Calling wordexp with WRDE_APPEND in the GNU C Library version 2.0 to version 2.43 can cause the interface to return invalid memory in the we_wordv member, which on subsequent calls to wordfree may abort the process.


Security Impact Summary

CVE-2026-6368 is a security vulnerability that .

Historical Context

Reported in 2026, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.


Published

2026-08-10T19:17:30.713

Last Modified

2026-09-03T16:43:15.293

Status

Awaiting Analysis

Source

3ff69d7a-14f2-4f67-a097-88dee7810d18

Severity

-

Weaknesses
  • Type: Secondary
    CWE-908

Affected Vendors & Products

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References

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

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