CVE-2026-24811 (GCVE-0-2026-24811)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-01-27 08:47 – Updated: 2026-02-19 16:10
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
An improper pointer arithmetic in root-project/root at builtins/zlib/inffast.c
Summary
Vulnerability in root-project root (builtins/zlib modules). This vulnerability is associated with program files inffast.C.
This issue affects root.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-01-27 14:49 UTC
CWE
Assigner
References
2 references
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| root-project | root |
Affected:
0 , ≤ 6.36.00-rc1
(git)
|
guessed |
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