CVE-2026-40446: Critical severity Samsung Escargot vulnerability
Published Apr 13, 2026
·Updated
Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') vulnerability in Samsung Open Source Escargot allows Pointer Manipulation.This issue affects Escargot: 97e8115ab1110bc502b4b5e4a0c689a71520d335.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Samsung Escargot=97e8115ab1110bc502b4b5e4a0c689a71520d335
Samsung Escargot=2026-03-28
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Apr 13, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:56 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:56 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-40446?
CVE-2026-40446 has a critical severity rating of 9.8.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-40446?
CVE-2026-40446 is a type confusion vulnerability that allows pointer manipulation.
3
Which software is affected by CVE-2026-40446?
CVE-2026-40446 affects the Samsung Open Source Escargot software.
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How do I fix CVE-2026-40446?
You can fix CVE-2026-40446 by applying the available patch from Samsung.
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When was CVE-2026-40446 published?
CVE-2026-40446 was published on April 13, 2026.