CVE-2026-42006 — An attacker can cause uncontrolled memory usage with
CVE-2026-42006 — An attacker can cause uncontrolled memory usage with excessive bracing over IMAP. The fix in CVE-2026-27857 was incomplete, only blocking one way of doing this, so there was still another way left open. In particular, the fix was for closing braces, but you could still use open brac
What This Means For You
- If your environment is affected by CWE-400, review your exposure and prioritize patching based on your environment. Monitor vendor advisories for CVE-2026-42006 updates and patches.
Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-42006 | vulnerability | CVE-2026-42006 |
| CWE-400 | weakness | CWE-400 |
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Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | NVD |
| Channel | National Vulnerability Database |
| Published | May 12, 2026 at 17:17 UTC |
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