CVE-2026-8915: Out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Samsung Open Source Escargot allows Overflow Buffers. This issue affects

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-8915?

escargot: upgrade to 2026-05-21. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-8915 being exploited?

CVE-2026-8915 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-2026-8915 affect?

CVE-2026-8915 affects escargot. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Samsung Open Source Escargot allows Overflow Buffers. This issue affects Escargot: 36f5fb58366a67b713c02f6fd985e924fcc09e31.

Routine

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-8915 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting escargot. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Samsung Open Source Escargot allows Overflow Buffers. This issue affects Escargot: 36f5fb58366a67b713c02f6fd985e924fcc09e31.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2026-05-28
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): Samsung TV & Appliance · Vendor: samsung

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-28 00:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 12:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

samsung escargot UPGRADE

Affected: < 2026-05-21

Fixed in: 2026-05-21

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2026-05-21 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade escargot

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-8915?

escargot: upgrade to 2026-05-21. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-8915 being exploited?

CVE-2026-8915 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-2026-8915 affect?

CVE-2026-8915 affects escargot. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Samsung Open Source Escargot allows Overflow Buffers. This issue affects Escargot: 36f5fb58366a67b713c02f6fd985e924fcc09e31.

How urgent is CVE-2026-8915?

Priority 38/100. High severity

Software pages

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