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CVE-2026-31965 - Vulnerability Analysis

HighCVSS: 8.2

Last Updated: March 19, 2026

HTSlib - Out of Bounds Read

Published: March 18, 2026Updated: March 19, 2026Remote Exploitable

Overview

HTSlib contains an out of bounds read caused by late validation of the reference id field in the cram_decode_slice() function, letting attackers leak memory values or cause crashes, exploit requires crafted CRAM data.

Severity & Score

Severity: High
CVSS Score: 8.2

Impact

Attackers can leak memory values or cause program crashes, potentially leading to denial of service or information disclosure.

Mitigation

Update to versions 1.23.1, 1.22.2, 1.21.1 or later.

Details

CVE ID
CVE-2026-31965
Severity
High
CVSS Score
8.2
Type
out_of_bounds_rw
Status
confirmed

CWE

  • CWE-125

CVSS Metrics

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H