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CVE-2026-105923 qt CVE debrief
A null-pointer dereference vulnerability exists in QTriangulator, which can be triggered through VectorImage. This issue can be exploited by a malicious SVG file, leading to a null-pointer dereference. The vulnerability has a medium severity and requires attention from Qt users, especially those using affected versions 6.8.0 to 6.8.8 and 6.9.0 to 6.11.2. The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, but the scope of affected versions and potential impact requires further verification.
- Vendor
- qt
- Product
- Unknown
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 4
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-10-21
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-10-29
- Advisory published
- 2026-10-21
- Advisory updated
- 2026-10-29
Who should care
Qt users, especially those using affected versions 6.8.0 to 6.8.8 and 6.9.0 to 6.11.2, should assess exposure and prioritize patching. The vulnerability has a medium severity and requires attention from Qt users. The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, but the scope of affected versions and potential impact requires further verification.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-105923 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Qt, requiring attention from Qt users, especially those using affected versions.
- Potential denial of service due to null-pointer dereference.
- Possible elevation of privileges if exploited in conjunction with other vulnerabilities.
- Requires verification of affected versions and potential impact.
- Patching priority for Qt users.
Technical summary
The vulnerability exists in QTriangulator and can be triggered through VectorImage. A malicious SVG file can cause an integer overflow, leading to a null-pointer dereference. The vulnerability has a medium severity and requires attention from Qt users, especially those using affected versions 6.8.0 to 6.8.8 and 6.9.0 to 6.11.2. The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, but the scope of affected versions and potential impact requires further verification. The Qt users should assess exposure and prioritize patching.
Defensive priority
Medium priority for Qt users, especially those using affected versions 6.8.0 to 6.8.8 and 6.9.0 to 6.11.2.
Recommended defensive actions
- Review and apply patches from Qt for affected versions.
- Restrict usage of untrusted SVG files.
- Monitor for potential exploitation attempts.
- Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up.
- Review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance.
- Plan vendor-supported updates or mitigations through normal change control where exposure is confirmed.
- Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review.
Evidence notes
The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability. However, the scope of affected versions and potential impact requires further verification. The vulnerability exists in QTriangulator and can be triggered through VectorImage. A malicious SVG file can cause an integer overflow, leading to a null-pointer dereference. The Qt users, especially those using affected versions, should assess exposure and prioritize patching.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-105923 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-105923
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-105923 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-105923
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Null-pointer dereference in QTriangulator reachable through VectorImage
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/105xxx/CVE-2026-105923.json
cve_program_cvelist_v5
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://wiki.qt.io/List_of_known_vulnerabilities_in_Qt_products
Supplemental source - vendor-advisory
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://codereview.qt-project.org/c/qt%2Fqtbase/+/762279
Supplemental source - patch
Methodology and review provenance
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