Import Source
https://github.com/microsoft/AzureLinuxVulnerabilityData/blob/main/osv/AZL-78087.json
JSON Data
https://api.osv.dev/v1/vulns/AZL-78087
Upstream
Published
2026-02-18T06:16:35Z
Modified
2026-04-21T04:34:22.100266Z
Summary
CVE-2026-2641 affecting package ctags 6.1.0-1
Details

A weakness has been identified in universal-ctags ctags up to 6.2.1. The affected element is the function parseExpression/parseExprList of the file parsers/v.c of the component V Language Parser. Executing a manipulation can lead to uncontrolled recursion. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

References

Affected packages

Azure Linux:3 / ctags

Package

Name
ctags
Purl
pkg:rpm/azure-linux/ctags

Affected ranges

Type
ECOSYSTEM
Events
Introduced
0Unknown introduced version / All previous versions are affected
Last affected
6.1.0-1

Database specific

source
"https://github.com/microsoft/AzureLinuxVulnerabilityData/blob/main/osv/AZL-78087.json"