OSV-2026-212 UNKNOWN READ in gpsd_poll
An unknown read error in gpsd_poll can cause a crash, potentially leading to denial of service for applications using the GPS daemon.
- 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-2026-212?
OSV-2026-212 is a memory corruption vulnerability in gpsd, published on 9 Feb 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=482617785
Crash type: UNKNOWN READ
Crash state:
gpsd_poll
FuzzDriversStructured.c
Which versions are affected by OSV-2026-212?
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-2026-212?
No fix has been published for OSV-2026-212 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-2026-212 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of OSV-2026-212 in the wild and no public exploit code.