Pcp: pcp: denial of service due to signed integer overflow
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Denial of service
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · None · High
- Fix status
- Partial Red Hat: 15 fixed, 2 without a fix
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-190 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
A signed integer overflow in the PCP __pmGetPDU() function can be exploited via crafted network packets during PDU processing or SASL negotiation. This permanently blinds the affected daemon, resulting in a total denial of service (DoS) for subsequent packet reads.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- Yes
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 | — | 7.0.3-5.el10_2 | Patch available | CNA |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 Extended Update Support | — | 6.3.7-1.el10_0.1 | Patch available | CNA |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 | — | 5.3.7-22.el8_10.5 | Patch available | CNA |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support | — | 5.2.5-8.el8_4.1 | Patch available | CNA |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Extended Update Support Long-Life Add-On | — | 5.2.5-8.el8_4.1 | Patch available | CNA |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support | — | 5.3.5-10.el8_6.1 | Patch available | CNA |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Extended Update Support Long-Life Add-On | — | 5.3.5-10.el8_6.1 | Patch available | CNA |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 Telecommunications Update Service | — | 5.3.7-19.el8_8.1 | Patch available | CNA |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 Update Services for SAP Solutions | — | 5.3.7-19.el8_8.1 | Patch available | CNA |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 | — | 6.3.7-8.el9_8.4 | Patch available | CNA |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2 Update Services for SAP Solutions | — | 6.0.1-8.el9_2.2 | Patch available | CNA |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 Update Services for SAP Solutions | — | 6.2.0-5.el9_4.2 | Patch available | CNA |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.6 Extended Update Support | — | 6.3.7-1.el9_6.1 | Patch available | CNA |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | — | — | No fix listed | CNA |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | — | — | No fix listed | CNA |
| Red Hat | Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4 | — | — | Not affected | CNA |
| Red Hat | Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 5 | — | — | Not affected | CNA |
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 VendorRed Hat Affected — Fixed in 7.0.3-5.el10_2 Patch available CNA
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 Extended Update Support VendorRed Hat Affected — Fixed in 6.3.7-1.el10_0.1 Patch available CNA
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 VendorRed Hat Affected — Fixed in 5.3.7-22.el8_10.5 Patch available CNA
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support VendorRed Hat Affected — Fixed in 5.2.5-8.el8_4.1 Patch available CNA
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Extended Update Support Long-Life Add-On VendorRed Hat Affected — Fixed in 5.2.5-8.el8_4.1 Patch available CNA
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support VendorRed Hat Affected — Fixed in 5.3.5-10.el8_6.1 Patch available CNA
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Extended Update Support Long-Life Add-On VendorRed Hat Affected — Fixed in 5.3.5-10.el8_6.1 Patch available CNA
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 Telecommunications Update Service VendorRed Hat Affected — Fixed in 5.3.7-19.el8_8.1 Patch available CNA
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 Update Services for SAP Solutions VendorRed Hat Affected — Fixed in 5.3.7-19.el8_8.1 Patch available CNA
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 VendorRed Hat Affected — Fixed in 6.3.7-8.el9_8.4 Patch available CNA
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2 Update Services for SAP Solutions VendorRed Hat Affected — Fixed in 6.0.1-8.el9_2.2 Patch available CNA
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 Update Services for SAP Solutions VendorRed Hat Affected — Fixed in 6.2.0-5.el9_4.2 Patch available CNA
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.6 Extended Update Support VendorRed Hat Affected — Fixed in 6.3.7-1.el9_6.1 Patch available CNA
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 VendorRed Hat Affected — Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 VendorRed Hat Affected — Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
- Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4 VendorRed Hat Affected — Fixed in — Not affected CNA
- Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 5 VendorRed Hat Affected — Fixed in — Not affected CNA
CPE names CNA · 17
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:10.2 | 10.2 | — | Red Hat |
| cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux_eus:10.0 | 10.0 | — | Red Hat |
| cpe:/a:redhat:enterprise_linux:8::appstream | 8 | — | Red Hat |
| cpe:/a:redhat:rhel_aus:8.4::appstream | 8.4 | — | Red Hat |
| cpe:/a:redhat:rhel_eus_long_life:8.4::appstream | 8.4 | — | Red Hat |
| cpe:/a:redhat:rhel_aus:8.6::appstream | 8.6 | — | Red Hat |
| cpe:/a:redhat:rhel_eus_long_life:8.6::appstream | 8.6 | — | Red Hat |
| cpe:/a:redhat:rhel_e4s:8.8::appstream | 8.8 | — | Red Hat |
| cpe:/a:redhat:rhel_tus:8.8::appstream | 8.8 | — | Red Hat |
| cpe:/a:redhat:enterprise_linux:9::appstream | 9 | — | Red Hat |
- cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:10.2 Versions 10.2 — ·Red Hat
- cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux_eus:10.0 Versions 10.0 — ·Red Hat
- cpe:/a:redhat:enterprise_linux:8::appstream Versions 8 — ·Red Hat
- cpe:/a:redhat:rhel_aus:8.4::appstream Versions 8.4 — ·Red Hat
- cpe:/a:redhat:rhel_eus_long_life:8.4::appstream Versions 8.4 — ·Red Hat
- cpe:/a:redhat:rhel_aus:8.6::appstream Versions 8.6 — ·Red Hat
- cpe:/a:redhat:rhel_eus_long_life:8.6::appstream Versions 8.6 — ·Red Hat
- cpe:/a:redhat:rhel_e4s:8.8::appstream Versions 8.8 — ·Red Hat
- cpe:/a:redhat:rhel_tus:8.8::appstream Versions 8.8 — ·Red Hat
- cpe:/a:redhat:enterprise_linux:9::appstream Versions 9 — ·Red Hat
Show 7 more CPE
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:/a:redhat:rhel_e4s:9.2::appstream | 9.2 | — | Red Hat |
| cpe:/a:redhat:rhel_e4s:9.4::appstream | 9.4 | — | Red Hat |
| cpe:/a:redhat:rhel_eus:9.6::appstream | 9.6 | — | Red Hat |
| cpe:/o:redhat:rhel_els:6 | 6 | — | Red Hat |
| cpe:/o:redhat:rhel_els:7 | 7 | — | Red Hat |
| cpe:/a:redhat:openshift:4 | 4 | — | Red Hat |
| cpe:/a:redhat:openshift:5 | 5 | — | Red Hat |
- cpe:/a:redhat:rhel_e4s:9.2::appstream Versions 9.2 — ·Red Hat
- cpe:/a:redhat:rhel_e4s:9.4::appstream Versions 9.4 — ·Red Hat
- cpe:/a:redhat:rhel_eus:9.6::appstream Versions 9.6 — ·Red Hat
- cpe:/o:redhat:rhel_els:6 Versions 6 — ·Red Hat
- cpe:/o:redhat:rhel_els:7 Versions 7 — ·Red Hat
- cpe:/a:redhat:openshift:4 Versions 4 — ·Red Hat
- cpe:/a:redhat:openshift:5 Versions 5 — ·Red Hat
Remediation
Red Hat 10 advisories
- RHSA-2026:74613 Released 2026-10-01 · Red Hat rating Importantpcp security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream AUS (v.8.4) pcp-5.2.5-8.el8_4.1, pcp-conf-5.2.5-8.el8_4.1, pcp-devel-5.2.5-8.el8_4.1 +47
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS EXTENSION (v.8.4) pcp-5.2.5-8.el8_4.1, pcp-conf-5.2.5-8.el8_4.1, pcp-devel-5.2.5-8.el8_4.1 +47
- RHSA-2026:74612 Released 2026-10-01 · Red Hat rating Importantpcp security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream AUS (v.8.6) pcp-5.3.5-10.el8_6.1, pcp-conf-5.3.5-10.el8_6.1, pcp-devel-5.3.5-10.el8_6.1 +47
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS EXTENSION (v.8.6) pcp-5.3.5-10.el8_6.1, pcp-conf-5.3.5-10.el8_6.1, pcp-devel-5.3.5-10.el8_6.1 +47
- RHSA-2026:73767 Released 2026-09-30 · Red Hat rating Importantpcp security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.8.8) pcp-5.3.7-19.el8_8.1, pcp-conf-5.3.7-19.el8_8.1, pcp-devel-5.3.7-19.el8_8.1 +47
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream TUS (v.8.8) pcp-5.3.7-19.el8_8.1, pcp-conf-5.3.7-19.el8_8.1, pcp-devel-5.3.7-19.el8_8.1 +47
Show 7 more Red Hat advisories
- RHSA-2026:72594 Released 2026-09-28 · Red Hat rating Importantpcp security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.9.2) pcp-6.0.1-8.el9_2.2, pcp-conf-6.0.1-8.el9_2.2, pcp-devel-6.0.1-8.el9_2.2 +47
- RHSA-2026:72593 Released 2026-09-28 · Red Hat rating Importantpcp security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.9.4) pcp-6.2.0-5.el9_4.2, pcp-conf-6.2.0-5.el9_4.2, pcp-devel-6.2.0-5.el9_4.2 +47
- RHSA-2026:72272 Released 2026-09-28 · Red Hat rating Importantpcp security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v.9.6) pcp-6.3.7-1.el9_6.1, pcp-conf-6.3.7-1.el9_6.1, pcp-devel-6.3.7-1.el9_6.1 +47
- RHSA-2026:72273 Released 2026-09-28 · Red Hat rating Importantpcp security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v. 10.0) pcp-6.3.7-1.el10_0.1, pcp-conf-6.3.7-1.el10_0.1, pcp-devel-6.3.7-1.el10_0.1 +47
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder EUS (v. 10.0) pcp-pmda-bpf-6.3.7-1.el10_0.1, pcp-testsuite-6.3.7-1.el10_0.1
- RHSA-2026:55617 Released 2026-08-17 · Red Hat rating Importantpcp security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 10) pcp-7.0.3-5.el10_2, pcp-conf-7.0.3-5.el10_2, pcp-devel-7.0.3-5.el10_2 +47
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 10) pcp-testsuite-7.0.3-5.el10_2
- RHSA-2026:55740 Released 2026-08-17 · Red Hat rating Importantpcp security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) pcp-6.3.7-8.el9_8.4, pcp-conf-6.3.7-8.el9_8.4, pcp-devel-6.3.7-8.el9_8.4 +47
- RHSA-2026:55560 Released 2026-08-17 · Red Hat rating Importantpcp security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 8) pcp-5.3.7-22.el8_10.5, pcp-conf-5.3.7-22.el8_10.5, pcp-devel-5.3.7-22.el8_10.5 +47
Fixed in the same release
Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.
- Advisory ·
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 Extended Update Support and 15 more products — RHSA-2026:55560
4 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 1 MEDIUM, 3 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2026-13790 Pcp: pcp: privilege escalation to root via linux_sockets pmda vulnerabilityPriority MEDIUM 41
- TI-2026-13791 Pcp: pcp pmproxy: unauthenticated access to /store endpoint allows bypassing pmcd access rulesPriority LOW 39
- TI-2026-13789 Pcp: pcp linux_sockets pmda: arbitrary command execution via command injectionPriority LOW 37
- Advisory ·
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 Extended Update Support and 15 more products — RHSA-2026:55617
4 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 1 MEDIUM, 3 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2026-13790 Pcp: pcp: privilege escalation to root via linux_sockets pmda vulnerabilityPriority MEDIUM 41
- TI-2026-13791 Pcp: pcp pmproxy: unauthenticated access to /store endpoint allows bypassing pmcd access rulesPriority LOW 39
- TI-2026-13789 Pcp: pcp linux_sockets pmda: arbitrary command execution via command injectionPriority LOW 37
Show 8 more groups
- Advisory ·
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 Extended Update Support and 15 more products — RHSA-2026:55740
4 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 1 MEDIUM, 3 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2026-13790 Pcp: pcp: privilege escalation to root via linux_sockets pmda vulnerabilityPriority MEDIUM 41
- TI-2026-13791 Pcp: pcp pmproxy: unauthenticated access to /store endpoint allows bypassing pmcd access rulesPriority LOW 39
- TI-2026-13789 Pcp: pcp linux_sockets pmda: arbitrary command execution via command injectionPriority LOW 37
- Advisory ·
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 Extended Update Support and 15 more products — RHSA-2026:72272
4 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 1 MEDIUM, 3 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2026-13790 Pcp: pcp: privilege escalation to root via linux_sockets pmda vulnerabilityPriority MEDIUM 41
- TI-2026-13791 Pcp: pcp pmproxy: unauthenticated access to /store endpoint allows bypassing pmcd access rulesPriority LOW 39
- TI-2026-13789 Pcp: pcp linux_sockets pmda: arbitrary command execution via command injectionPriority LOW 37
- Advisory ·
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 Extended Update Support and 15 more products — RHSA-2026:72273
4 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 1 MEDIUM, 3 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2026-13790 Pcp: pcp: privilege escalation to root via linux_sockets pmda vulnerabilityPriority MEDIUM 41
- TI-2026-13791 Pcp: pcp pmproxy: unauthenticated access to /store endpoint allows bypassing pmcd access rulesPriority LOW 39
- TI-2026-13789 Pcp: pcp linux_sockets pmda: arbitrary command execution via command injectionPriority LOW 37
- Advisory ·
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 Extended Update Support and 15 more products — RHSA-2026:72593
4 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 1 MEDIUM, 3 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2026-13790 Pcp: pcp: privilege escalation to root via linux_sockets pmda vulnerabilityPriority MEDIUM 41
- TI-2026-13791 Pcp: pcp pmproxy: unauthenticated access to /store endpoint allows bypassing pmcd access rulesPriority LOW 39
- TI-2026-13789 Pcp: pcp linux_sockets pmda: arbitrary command execution via command injectionPriority LOW 37
- Advisory ·
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 Extended Update Support and 15 more products — RHSA-2026:72594
4 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 1 MEDIUM, 3 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2026-13790 Pcp: pcp: privilege escalation to root via linux_sockets pmda vulnerabilityPriority MEDIUM 41
- TI-2026-13791 Pcp: pcp pmproxy: unauthenticated access to /store endpoint allows bypassing pmcd access rulesPriority LOW 39
- TI-2026-13789 Pcp: pcp linux_sockets pmda: arbitrary command execution via command injectionPriority LOW 37
- Advisory ·
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 Extended Update Support and 15 more products — RHSA-2026:73767
4 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 1 MEDIUM, 3 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2026-13790 Pcp: pcp: privilege escalation to root via linux_sockets pmda vulnerabilityPriority MEDIUM 41
- TI-2026-13791 Pcp: pcp pmproxy: unauthenticated access to /store endpoint allows bypassing pmcd access rulesPriority LOW 39
- TI-2026-13789 Pcp: pcp linux_sockets pmda: arbitrary command execution via command injectionPriority LOW 37
- Advisory ·
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 Extended Update Support and 15 more products — RHSA-2026:74612
4 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 1 MEDIUM, 3 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2026-13790 Pcp: pcp: privilege escalation to root via linux_sockets pmda vulnerabilityPriority MEDIUM 41
- TI-2026-13791 Pcp: pcp pmproxy: unauthenticated access to /store endpoint allows bypassing pmcd access rulesPriority LOW 39
- TI-2026-13789 Pcp: pcp linux_sockets pmda: arbitrary command execution via command injectionPriority LOW 37
- Advisory ·
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 Extended Update Support and 15 more products — RHSA-2026:74613
4 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 1 MEDIUM, 3 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2026-13790 Pcp: pcp: privilege escalation to root via linux_sockets pmda vulnerabilityPriority MEDIUM 41
- TI-2026-13791 Pcp: pcp pmproxy: unauthenticated access to /store endpoint allows bypassing pmcd access rulesPriority LOW 39
- TI-2026-13789 Pcp: pcp linux_sockets pmda: arbitrary command execution via command injectionPriority LOW 37
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Important. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | Affected | No fix planned: Out of support scope |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | Affected | No fix yet |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:55617 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:55560 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:55740 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream AUS (v.8.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:74613 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream AUS (v.8.6) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:74612 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.8.8) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:73767 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.9.2) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:72594 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.9.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:72593 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v. 10.0) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:72273 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v.9.6) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:72272 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS EXTENSION (v.8.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:74613 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS EXTENSION (v.8.6) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:74612 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream TUS (v.8.8) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:73767 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:55617 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder EUS (v. 10.0) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:72273 |
Not affected: 2 products
- Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4
- Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 5
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-16529
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-hm96-wjh8-qqgm
- 2026-11-04 Affected versions changed · CNA
- 2026-11-05 Affected versions changed · Red Hat
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Sources
- CVE-2026-16529 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-16529 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-hm96-wjh8-qqgm · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2026-16529 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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