https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2026/q1/295: The GNU C Library security advisory update for 2026-03-11
Published Mar 11, 2026
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Affected Software
1 affected component
GNU GNU C Library
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-3904?
CVE-2026-3904 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for client crashes under high load.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-3904?
To fix CVE-2026-3904, update your GNU C Library to the latest version 2.36 or later.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2026-3904?
CVE-2026-3904 affects systems using the GNU C Library version 2.36 on x86_64 architectures.
4
What impact does CVE-2026-3904 have on my system?
CVE-2026-3904 can cause the nscd client to crash, potentially disrupting service for applications relying on name service caching.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2026-3904 if I cannot update immediately?
A possible workaround for CVE-2026-3904 is to temporarily reduce the load on the nscd service until a patch can be applied.