CVE-2026-33524
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CVE-2026-33524 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Zserio is a framework for serializing structured data with a compact and efficient way with low overhead. Prior to 2.18.1, a crafted payload as small as 4-5 bytes can force memory allocations of up to 16 GB, crashing any process with an OOM error (Denial of Service). EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Zserio is a framework for serializing structured data with a compact and efficient way with low overhead. Prior to 2.18.1, a crafted payload as small as 4-5 bytes can force memory allocations of up to 16 GB, crashing any process with an OOM error (Denial of Service). This vulnerability is fixed in 2.18.1.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nds-Association | Zserio | < 2.18.1 |
References
- https://github.com/ndsev/zserio/security/advisories/GHSA-cwq5-8pvq-j65jExploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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