CVE-2026-38639 Details
Description
An issue in the parse_month function (/time/strptime.rs) of relibc commit ab6a2e allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via parsing a crafted input.
A denial-of-service vulnerability has been identified in the relibc library, specifically in the parse_month function within the time parsing module. This issue arises from the function's handling of multibyte character strings, which can lead to a reachable panic. The vulnerability is present in relibc commit ab6a2e.
Users can update to the latest version of relibc, where this vulnerability has been addressed.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
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Assessed Jun 26, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Jun 29, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://gitlab.redox-os.org/redox-os/relibc/-/work_items/265 | CISA-ADP | Issue TrackingPermission RequiredVendor |
| https://github.com/Marsman1996/pocs/tree/master/redox/CVE-2026-38639 | [email protected] | ExploitTechnical Description |
| https://gitlab.redox-os.org/redox-os/relibc/-/issues/265 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingPermission RequiredVendor |
| https://gitlab.redox-os.org/redox-os/relibc/-/merge_requests/990 | [email protected] | Permission RequiredVendor |
| https://gitlab.redox-os.org/redox-os/relibc/-/work_items/265 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingPermission RequiredVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-20 | Improper Input Validation | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| relibc | ab6a2e73223c9ff30cbbf5069d6758afb4cf08e3 |
CPE
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 26, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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