NULL Pointer Dereference Affecting libuvc package, versions [0,]
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- published10 Feb 2026
- disclosed6 Feb 2026
- creditOneafter
Introduced: 6 Feb 2026
NewCVE-2026-1991 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
There is no fixed version for libuvc.
Overview
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to NULL Pointer Dereference via the uvc_scan_streaming function in the UVC Descriptor Handler component. An attacker can cause a denial of service by triggering a null pointer dereference through local access.