Out-of-bounds Write Affecting unrtf package, versions <0.21.13-1


Severity

Recommended
low

Based on Debian security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.21% (11th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-DEBIAN14-UNRTF-21281930
  • published21 Oct 2026
  • disclosed20 Oct 2026

Introduced: 20 Oct 2026

NewCVE-2026-109831  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-787  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Debian:14 unrtf to version 0.21.13-1 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream unrtf package and not the unrtf package as distributed by Debian. See How to fix? for Debian:14 relevant fixed versions and status.

UnRTF by GNU Project is vulnerable to out-of-bounds write. If a user opens an RTF file crafted by an attacker, it may lead to a denial-of-service (DoS) condition.