ggreer the_silver_searcher up to 2.2.0 src/search.c search_stream null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in ggreer the_silver_searcher up to 2.2.0. This affects the function search_stream of the file src/search.c. The manipulation results in null pointer dereference. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-2642. The attack needs to be approached locally. In addition, an exploit is available. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in ggreer the_silver_searcher up to 2.2.0. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function search_stream of the file src/search.c. 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 available at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-2642. The exploitability is told to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

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

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Exploitinginfo

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

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

02/17/2026 Advisory disclosed
02/17/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
02/18/2026 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 1558
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-2642 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-2642
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-346398
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 02/17/2026 21:34
Updated: 02/18/2026 12:06
Changes: 02/17/2026 21:34 (57), 02/18/2026 12:06 (30)
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Submitter: Oneafter
Cache ID: 216::103

Submitinfo

Accepted

  • Submit #752769: ggreer the_silver_searcher master-branch NULL Pointer Dereference (by Oneafter)

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