CVE-2026-40446
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Type Confusion Vulnerability in Samsung Escargot Enables Pointer Manipulation

Publication date: 2026-04-13

Last updated on: 2026-06-02

Assigner: Samsung TV & Appliance

Description
Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') vulnerability in Samsung Open Source Escargot allows Pointer Manipulation.This issue affects Escargot: 97e8115ab1110bc502b4b5e4a0c689a71520d335.
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Published
2026-04-13
Last Modified
2026-06-02
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-04-13
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2026-40446
EUVD
EUVD-2026-21850
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Vendor Product Version / Range
samsung escargot 2026-03-28
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CWE ID Description
CWE-843 The product allocates or initializes a resource such as a pointer, object, or variable using one type, but it later accesses that resource using a type that is incompatible with the original type.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a type confusion issue in Samsung Open Source Escargot. It allows an attacker to manipulate pointers by accessing resources using an incompatible type, which can lead to unexpected behavior or security risks.

Impact Analysis

Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to high impact on integrity and availability, meaning an attacker could potentially alter data or disrupt the normal functioning of the affected system. The vulnerability requires local access with high attack complexity and user interaction.

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