🛡️ AZL-78087 — ctags
Description
CVE-2026-2641 affecting package ctags 6.1.0-1
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.
Affected software
AZL-78087 is recorded against 1 package.
- ctags
Timeline and source
Published on 18 February 2026 and last revised on 21 April 2026. No public exploit is currently recorded for this entry. Record sourced from OSV.
References
Details
Affected Packages
| Software | From version | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ctags | — | — |
References
Similar Threats
- Unknown RLSA-2023:2863
- Unknown RHSA-2023:2863
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- Unknown openSUSE-SU-2024:12624-1
- High OESA-2023-1693
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