SUSE CVE-2026-41988

uuid before 14.0.0 can make unexpected writes when external output buffers are used, and the UUID version is 3, 5, or 6. In particular, UUID version 4, which is very commonly used, is unaffected by this issue...

Duplicate Advisory: uuid: Missing buffer bounds check in v3/v5/v6 when buf is provided

Duplicate Advisory This advisory has been withdrawn because it is a duplicate of GHSA-w5hq-g745-h8pq. This link is maintained to preserve external references. Original Advisory uuid before 14.0.0 can make unexpected writes when external output buffers are used, and the UUID version is 3, 5, or 6...

CVE-2026-41988

CVE-2026-41988 affects the UUID library prior to 14.0.0. When external output buffers are used and the UUID version is 3, 5, or 6 (UUIDv4 is unaffected), the issue can cause unexpected writes. The available sources confirm the vulnerable condition is tied to these versions and the use of external...