OSV-2026-119 Segv on unknown address in gpsd_poll
A segmentation fault in gpsd_poll can cause a denial of service in applications using the GPS daemon library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is OSV-2026-119?
OSV-2026-119 is a memory corruption vulnerability in gpsd, published on 23 Jan 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=477658237
Crash type: Segv on unknown address
Crash state:
gpsd_poll
FuzzDrivers.c
Which versions are affected by OSV-2026-119?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including gpsd.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
gpsd OSS-Fuzz | All versions | None |
How do I fix OSV-2026-119?
No fix has been published for OSV-2026-119 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is OSV-2026-119 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of OSV-2026-119 in the wild and no public exploit code.