CVE-2026-11463
Description
USCiLab Cereal up to 1.3.2 is vulnerable to type confusion via insecure deserialization of shared pointers, potentially leading to code execution.
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USCiLab Cereal up to 1.3.2 is vulnerable to type confusion via insecure deserialization of shared pointers, potentially leading to code execution.
Vulnerability
A type confusion vulnerability exists in USCiLab Cereal versions up to and including 1.3.2, specifically within the Shared Pointer Handler component. This issue arises from insecure deserialization of shared references under certain conditions, allowing for manipulation that can lead to type confusion [1, 3].
Exploitation
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely by providing specially crafted serialized data. The attack involves deserializing two shared pointers of different types sequentially. By manipulating the references, an attacker can cause a type confusion, which can be leveraged for further exploitation, such as address leakage or v-pointer hijacking [1].
Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in various impacts, including address leakage, v-pointer hijacking, arbitrary code execution, and denial-of-service. The specific outcome depends on how the type confusion is leveraged by the attacker [1].
Mitigation
This vulnerability affects USCiLab Cereal versions up to 1.3.2. A fix for this issue is expected, but as of the available references, a patched version and release date are not yet disclosed. Users are advised to monitor the project's issue tracker for updates [3].
AI Insight generated on Jun 7, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
Affected products
2Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
Root cause
"An unknown function in the Shared Pointer Handler component is susceptible to type confusion."
Attack vector
An attacker can remotely trigger this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted manipulation to the affected component. The vulnerability allows for type confusion, which can lead to unintended behavior. The exploit has been publicly disclosed, indicating it may be actively utilized by attackers. The severity is rated as High due to the remote and unauthenticated nature of the attack [ref_id=1].
Affected code
The vulnerability resides within an unknown function of the Shared Pointer Handler component in USCiLab Cereal up to version 1.3.2. The provided reference material describes the general usage of cereal for serialization, including handling shared pointers, but does not pinpoint the exact vulnerable code path [ref_id=1].
What the fix does
The advisory does not specify a patch or provide details on how to remediate this vulnerability. Therefore, the exact fix is unknown. Users are advised to consult vendor advisories for any potential workarounds or future patches. The patch does not show any specific code changes to address the type confusion in the Shared Pointer Handler.
Preconditions
- authNo authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.
- networkThe vulnerability can be exploited over a network connection.
Generated on Jun 7, 2026. Inputs: CWE entries + fix-commit diffs from this CVE's patches. Citations validated against bundle.
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