glib-networking OpenSSL Backend g_tls_client_connection_openssl_get_property null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in glib-networking. The affected element is the function g_tls_client_connection_openssl_get_property of the component OpenSSL Backend. The manipulation results in null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-2574. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in glib-networking (unknown version). Affected is the function g_tls_client_connection_openssl_get_property of the component OpenSSL Backend. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. This is going to have an impact on availability.

The advisory is shared for download at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-2574. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 299305 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-2574), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (299305). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 299305
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-2574

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

02/16/2026 Advisory disclosed
02/16/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
02/17/2026 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: bugzilla.redhat.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-2574 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-2574
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-346176

Entryinfo

Created: 02/16/2026 09:09
Updated: 02/17/2026 20:39
Changes: 02/16/2026 09:09 (49), 02/17/2026 20:39 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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