OSV-2026-226 UNKNOWN WRITE in decode_xa2_00
A memory corruption vulnerability in the GPS daemon allows attackers to cause a crash or potentially execute arbitrary code via crafted input.
- 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-2026-226?
OSV-2026-226 is a memory corruption vulnerability in gpsd, published on 11 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=482909898
Crash type: UNKNOWN WRITE
Crash state:
decode_xa2_00
tsip_parse_input
gpsd_poll
Which versions are affected by OSV-2026-226?
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-2026-226?
No fix has been published for OSV-2026-226 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-2026-226 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of OSV-2026-226 in the wild and no public exploit code.