CVE-2026-39892
Cryptography.io Cryptography buffer overflow
- Published8 Apr 2026
Description
cryptography is a package designed to expose cryptographic primitives and recipes to Python developers. From 45.0.0 to before 46.0.7, if a non-contiguous buffer was passed to APIs which accepted Python buffers (e.g. Hash.update()), this could lead to buffer overflows. This vulnerability is fixed in 46.0.7.
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://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:19375
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:20338
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:21017
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:22465
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:22629
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:22840
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:23361
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:24483
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:24761
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:24762
and 20 more references
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-39892 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-39892 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.76%.
How severe is CVE-2026-39892?
CVE-2026-39892 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2026-39892?
Affected products include Cryptography.io Cryptography.
How do I fix CVE-2026-39892?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Cryptography.io Cryptography 46.0.7 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.