PatchTheCVECVE-2026-105270: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling vulnerability in esaml_binding in dropbox esaml allows an
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HIGH 8.7REMOTE
CVE-2026-105270 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.7) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling vulnerability in esaml_binding in dropbox esaml allows an unauthenticated attacker to exhaust the Erlang VM atom table and crash the node via a crafted SAMLResponse. esaml_binding:decode_response/2 parses the decoded SAMLResponse with xmerl_scan:string/2, which interns every element name, attribute name, and namespace prefix it reads as a permanent atom. The SAML consume (ACS) and single-logou
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.7 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 73%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-770 |
| Published | 2026-10-22 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-22 |
Publisher (CNA): EEF
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Exact fixes by distribution
Fedora 46 · retext · FIXED · 8.1.0-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-0602a84203 · source
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-0602a84203
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.