CVE-2026-55323 gf_base - Privilege Escalation

gf_base contains a heap buffer overflow in gf_base_update_finger_base function in gf_base.c, letting local attackers escalate privileges via out-of-bounds write, exploit requires no additional privileges or user interaction.

CVSS base score 7.8 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Required
EPSS
0.10% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Privilege Escalation
Impact
Privilege Escalation
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
15 September 2026
Updated
15 October 2026
Weakness
CWE-122

Vendor fix

Update to the latest version containing the fix.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

References

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