REDHAT-BUG-2515840: High severity Unknown DecodeElement vulnerability
Published Aug 13, 2026
·Updated
Previously, DecodeElement would reset the depth counter causing it to never fire; this could lead to stack exhaustion.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Unknown DecodeElement
Event History
Aug 13, 2026
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·10:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
Which products or versions should be considered affected?
The provided record does not identify a product or affected version. Review the referenced Red Hat advisories RHSA-2026:60304, RHSA-2026:60305, and RHSA-2026:60306 to determine applicability.
2
Are any configuration-based mitigations or exploitation prerequisites documented?
No configuration requirements, default-configuration status, or interim mitigations are provided in this record. The available information only identifies the DecodeElement depth-counter behavior and its potential to cause stack exhaustion.
3
When was this issue last updated?
The issue was published on 2026-08-13 and last modified on 2026-09-02.