CVE-2026-48829
High
Description
In GNU SASL before 2.2.3, DIGEST-MD5 has a NULL pointer dereference affecting both clients and servers, via a known token with no accompanying = character. This occurs in lib/digest-md5/getsubopt.c.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
Product
GNU SASL
PublishedMay 24, 2026
First seenMay 24, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-476NULL pointer dereference
How to fix
Update
- GNU GNU SASL2.2.3 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GNU GNU SASL | v < 2.2.3 | 2.2.3 |
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