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CVE-2026-16254

4.3 · MEDIUM

A flaw was found in claircore's apk package scanner.

Published Jul 20, 2026CWE-125EPSS 0.37%

Overview

CVE-2026-16254 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 20, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A flaw was found in claircore's apk package scanner. Malformed package-database data in a container layer can cause an out-of-bounds access that panics the scanner. If that panic is not recovered, the Clair indexer process can crash, leading to a denial of service.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-16254?

CVE-2026-16254 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 20, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-16254?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-16254?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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