CVE-2026-0187 (GCVE-0-2026-0187)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-09-15 18:33 – Updated: 2026-09-16 16:56
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
In gsa_sw_pk_hash_compare of image-auth-srv.c, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Severity
6.7 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-09-16 16:56 UTC
CWE
- Elevation of privilege
- CWE-693 - Protection Mechanism Failure
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
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