CVE-2026-56968: GNU SASL before 2.2.4 lacks sanitization of a short challenge in _gsasl_ntlm_client_step in the NTLM client, w

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-56968?

sasl: upgrade to 2.2.4; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-56968 being exploited?

CVE-2026-56968 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-56968 affect?

CVE-2026-56968 affects sasl, debian linux. Severity is low (CVSS 3.7). GNU SASL before 2.2.4 lacks sanitization of a short challenge in _gsasl_ntlm_client_step in the NTLM client, which could result in memory disclosure via a crafted server.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-56968?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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LOW 3.7REMOTEWATCHLISTUPGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2026-56968 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.7) affecting sasl, debian linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

GNU SASL before 2.2.4 lacks sanitization of a short challenge in _gsasl_ntlm_client_step in the NTLM client, which could result in memory disclosure via a crafted server.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.7 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-839, CWE-908
Published	2026-06-23
Last modified	2026-10-25

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: debian · gnu

Last updated 2026-10-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-23 17:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-25 23:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gnu sasl UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.2.4

Fixed in: 2.2.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy sasl || rpm -q sasl || sasl --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.2.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade sasl

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade sasl

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

debian debian linux MITIGATE

Affected: 13.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 13.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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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.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-56968?

sasl: upgrade to 2.2.4; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-56968 being exploited?

CVE-2026-56968 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-56968 affect?

CVE-2026-56968 affects sasl, debian linux. Severity is low (CVSS 3.7). GNU SASL before 2.2.4 lacks sanitization of a short challenge in _gsasl_ntlm_client_step in the NTLM client, which could result in memory disclosure via a crafted server.

How urgent is CVE-2026-56968?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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