CVE-2026-30909
Timlegge Crypt::nacl::sodium integer overflow
- Published8 Mar 2026
Description
Crypt::NaCl::Sodium versions through 2.002 for Perl has potential integer overflows. bin2hex, encrypt, aes256gcm_encrypt_afternm and seal functions do not check that output size will be less than SIZE_MAX, which could lead to integer wraparound causing an undersized output buffer. Encountering this issue is unlikely as the message length would need to be very large. For bin2hex() the bin_len would have to be > SIZE_MAX / 2 For encrypt() the msg_len would need to be > SIZE_MAX - 16U For aes256gcm_encrypt_afternm() the msg_len would need to be > SIZE_MAX - 16U For seal() the enc_len would need to be > SIZE_MAX - 64U
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
References
- https://github.com/cpan-authors/crypt-nacl-sodium/pull/24.patch
- https://metacpan.org/release/TIMLEGGE/Crypt-NaCl-Sodium-2.002/source/Sodium.xs#L2116
- https://metacpan.org/release/TIMLEGGE/Crypt-NaCl-Sodium-2.002/source/Sodium.xs#L2310
- https://metacpan.org/release/TIMLEGGE/Crypt-NaCl-Sodium-2.002/source/Sodium.xs#L3304
- https://metacpan.org/release/TIMLEGGE/Crypt-NaCl-Sodium-2.002/source/Sodium.xs#L942
- https://metacpan.org/release/TIMLEGGE/Crypt-NaCl-Sodium-2.003/source/Changes
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/03/08/1
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-30909 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-30909 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.78%.
How severe is CVE-2026-30909?
CVE-2026-30909 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2026-30909?
Affected products include Timlegge Crypt::nacl::sodium.
How do I fix CVE-2026-30909?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Timlegge Crypt::nacl::sodium 2.003 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.