CVE-2026-9516
Description
A flaw was found in Cpanel::JSON::XS, a Perl module used for processing JSON data. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) by providing specially crafted input that begins with a UTF-8 Byte Order Mark (BOM). When a decode filter callback encounters an error with this input, the module fails to properly manage its internal data, leading to a crash of the application. This can disrupt the availability of services relying on the affected component.
Statement
Red Hat Product Security has determined that this vulnerability does not affect any currently supported Red Hat product. This assessment may evolve based on further analysis and discovery. For more information about this vulnerability and the products it affects, please see the linked references.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Integrity,Availability,Confidentiality
Technical Impact: Modify Memory; DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart; Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands
This weakness may result in the corruption of memory, and perhaps instructions, possibly leading to a crash. If the corrupted memory can be effectively controlled, it may be possible to execute arbitrary code.
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