CVE-2026-102473
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10
Last modified
CVE-2026-102473 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in dash. When built without libc fnmatch, the internal pmatch() matcher implements * by unbounded recursion over candidate positions.
Description
A flaw was found in dash. When built without libc fnmatch, the internal pmatch() matcher implements * by unbounded recursion over candidate positions. A local user who can plant filenames, or otherwise feed that matcher, can make a short multi-star pattern such as *.*.*.*.*.tar.gz consume excessive CPU.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | All versions |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-102473?
A flaw was found in dash. When built without libc fnmatch, the internal pmatch() matcher implements * by unbounded recursion over candidate positions. A local user who can plant filenames, or otherwise feed that matcher, can make a short multi-star pattern such as *.*.*.*.*.tar.gz consume excessive CPU.
How severe is CVE-2026-102473?
CVE-2026-102473 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-102473?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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