CVE-2026-2641
universal-ctags V Language v.c parseExprList recursion
Summary
universal-ctags V Language v.c parseExprList recursion
Original description
The description as published by the source.
A weakness has been identified in universal-ctags ctags up to 6.2.1. The affected element is the function parseExpression/parseExprList of the file parsers/v.c of the component V Language Parser. Executing a manipulation can lead to uncontrolled recursion. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
Fix status by distribution
Fixed packages published by each distribution for this CVE
- Debian DEBIAN-CVE-2026-2641 universal-ctags
- Ubuntu UBUNTU-CVE-2026-2641 universal-ctags
References
- advisory github.com
- advisory nvd.nist.gov
- advisory vuldb.com
- advisory vuldb.com
- report github.com
- report vuldb.com
- report github.com
- web github.com