GNU SASL <2.2.4 NTLM Challenge Sanitization Flaw (Memory Disclosure)
CVE-2026-56968 Published on June 23, 2026

GNU SASL before 2.2.4 lacks sanitization of a short challenge in _gsasl_ntlm_client_step in the NTLM client, which could result in memory disclosure via a crafted server.

NVD

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2026-56968 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality, a small impact on integrity and availability.

Attack Vector:
NETWORK
Attack Complexity:
HIGH
Privileges Required:
NONE
User Interaction:
NONE
Scope:
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact:
LOW
Integrity Impact:
NONE
Availability Impact:
NONE

Weakness Type

What is a Signed comparison Vulnerability?

The program checks a value to ensure that it is less than or equal to a maximum, but it does not also verify that the value is greater than or equal to the minimum.

CVE-2026-56968 has been classified to as a Signed comparison vulnerability or weakness.


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Affected Versions

GNU SASL: