Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop') Affecting ctags package, versions *


Severity

Recommended
0.0
low
0
10

Based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.19% (8th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-RHEL10-CTAGS-15905207
  • published5 Apr 2026
  • disclosed18 Feb 2026

Introduced: 18 Feb 2026

CVE-2026-2641  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-835  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

There is no fixed version for RHEL:10 ctags.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream ctags package and not the ctags package as distributed by RHEL. See How to fix? for RHEL:10 relevant fixed versions and status.

A weakness has been identified in universal-ctags ctags up to 6.2.1. The affected element is the function parseExpression/parseExprList of the file parsers/v.c of the component V Language Parser. Executing a manipulation can lead to uncontrolled recursion. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

CVSS Base Scores

version 3.1