Out-of-bounds Read Affecting rv package, versions <0:5.14.0-687.42.1.el9_8


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on Oracle Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.34% (27th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ORACLE9-RV-19383179
  • published27 Aug 2026
  • disclosed25 Jun 2026

Introduced: 25 Jun 2026

CVE-2026-53268  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-125  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Oracle:9 rv to version 0:5.14.0-687.42.1.el9_8 or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2026-59723.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream rv package and not the rv package as distributed by Oracle. See How to fix? for Oracle:9 relevant fixed versions and status.

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

netfilter: conntrack_irc: fix possible out-of-bounds read

When parsing fails after we've matched the command string we should bail out instead of trying to match a different command.

This helper should be deprecated, given prevalence of TLS I doubt it has any relevance in 2026.

CVSS Base Scores

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