CVE-2026-56968
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.29%
Last modified
CVE-2026-56968 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. GNU SASL before 2.2.4 lacks sanitization of a short challenge in _gsasl_ntlm_client_step in the NTLM client, which could result in memory disclosure via a crafted server.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
GNU SASL before 2.2.4 lacks sanitization of a short challenge in _gsasl_ntlm_client_step in the NTLM client, which could result in memory disclosure via a crafted server.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Sasl | < 2.2.4 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 13.0 |
References
- https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/help-gsasl/2026-06/msg00000.htmlExploit, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-56968?
GNU SASL before 2.2.4 lacks sanitization of a short challenge in _gsasl_ntlm_client_step in the NTLM client, which could result in memory disclosure via a crafted server.
How severe is CVE-2026-56968?
CVE-2026-56968 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-56968?
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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