Qt QTextCodec fromUnicode/toUnicode integer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Qt. It has been declared as critical. This affects the function fromUnicode/toUnicode of the component QTextCodec. Executing a manipulation can lead to integer overflow. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-103645. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Qt (version now known). This vulnerability affects the function fromUnicode/toUnicode of the component QTextCodec. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-190. The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This occurs when an integer value is incremented to a value that is too large to store in the associated representation. When this occurs, the value may become a very small or negative number. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An integer overflow vulnerability in the Qt QTextCodec fromUnicode() and toUnicode() functionality of the Qt 5 Core Compatibility APIs module (Qt 6) and the Qt Core module (Qt 5). Only builds where Qt is compiled with ICU support are affected.

The advisory is shared for download at qt.io. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-103645 since 10/01/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

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: Integer overflow
CWE: CWE-190 / CWE-189
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Timelineinfo

10/01/2026 CVE reserved
11/13/2026 +43 days Advisory disclosed
11/13/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/13/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: qt.io
Status: Confirmed

CNA: Qt
CVE: CVE-2026-103645 (🔒)

GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-103645
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-436708

Entryinfo

Created: 11/13/2026 11:03
Changes: 11/13/2026 11:03 (66)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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