CVE-2026-42014 Details
Description
A flaw was found in GnuTLS. The `gnutls_pkcs11_token_set_pin` function, used for changing the Security Officer PIN, can lead to a use-after-free vulnerability. This occurs when an attacker attempts to change the PIN with a NULL old PIN for a token that lacks a protected authentication path.
A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in GnuTLS within the `gnutls_pkcs11_token_set_pin` function. This vulnerability arises when an attacker attempts to change the Security Officer PIN by providing a NULL old PIN for a token that does not have a protected authentication path. The flaw allows for memory corruption, which could be exploited to cause a crash or potentially execute arbitrary code.
Users should upgrade to GnuTLS version 3.8.13 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed.
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Jun 16, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-825 | Expired Pointer Dereference | [email protected] |
Affected Products
No affected product data is available for this CVE.
Change History
17 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Aug 31, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Aug 25, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Aug 21, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jul 22, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jul 20, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jul 15, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jul 13, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 30, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 29, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 29, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 26, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 24, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 16, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |