Improper Input Validation Affecting github.com/inspektor-gadget/inspektor-gadget/pkg/symbolizer package, versions >=0.28.0 <0.53.1
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- published30 Jun 2026
- disclosed22 Jun 2026
- creditUnknown
Introduced: 22 Jun 2026
CVE-2026-44778 Â (opens in a new tab)Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) are common identifiers for publicly known security vulnerabilities
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How to fix?
Upgrade github.com/inspektor-gadget/inspektor-gadget/pkg/symbolizer to version 0.53.1 or higher.
Overview
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Improper Input Validation via the getUsdtInfo function in the USDT note parser. An attacker can cause the process to crash or exhaust memory by supplying a crafted ELF file with manipulated note sizes. This is only exploitable if a gadget with a SEC("usdt/...") eBPF section is running and configured to attach to a library inside the attacker's container.