CVE-2026-34874
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.28%
Last modified
CVE-2026-34874 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Mbed TLS through 3.6.5 and 4.x through 4.0.0. There is a NULL pointer dereference in distinguished name parsing that allows an attacker to write to address 0.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Mbed TLS through 3.6.5 and 4.x through 4.0.0. There is a NULL pointer dereference in distinguished name parsing that allows an attacker to write to address 0.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Trustedfirmware | Mbed Tls | >= 3.5.0, < 3.6.6 |
| Trustedfirmware | Mbed Tls | 4.0.0 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-34874?
An issue was discovered in Mbed TLS through 3.6.5 and 4.x through 4.0.0. There is a NULL pointer dereference in distinguished name parsing that allows an attacker to write to address 0.
How severe is CVE-2026-34874?
CVE-2026-34874 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-34874?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2026-34874?
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