CVE-2026-42482
Critical
Description
A stack-based buffer overflow in mangle_to_hex_lower() and mangle_to_hex_upper() in src/rp_cpu.c in hashcat v7.1.2 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted rule file, or via the -j or -k rule options used with password candidates of 128 or more characters. The vulnerability is caused by a bounds check that fails to account for the 2x expansion that occurs when password bytes are converted to hexadecimal.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
ProductHashcat
PublishedMay 1, 2026
First seenMay 1, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-121CWE-121
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| hashcat hashcat | 7.1.2 | — |
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