Qt up to 5.11.x/6.8.8/6.11.2 MQTT QMqttClient memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Qt up to 5.11.x/6.8.8/6.11.2. This vulnerability affects the function QMqttClient of the component MQTT Module. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-107457. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Qt up to 5.11.x/6.8.8/6.11.2. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function QMqttClient of the component MQTT Module. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A memory corruption vulnerability in the QMqttClient class of the Qt MQTT module. Under certain MQTT 5 connection settings between client and server, QMqttClient may corrupt memory, which can cause the application to crash.

The advisory is shared for download at wiki.qt.io. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-107457 since 10/08/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 5.12.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Qt 5.12.0

Timelineinfo

10/08/2026 CVE reserved
11/02/2026 +25 days Advisory disclosed
11/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wiki.qt.io
Status: Confirmed

CNA: Qt
CVE: CVE-2026-107457 (🔒)

GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-107457
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-429784

Entryinfo

Created: 11/02/2026 09:56
Changes: 11/02/2026 09:56 (70)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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