CVE-2026-31968 | samtools htslib up to 1.21.0/1.22.1/1.23 stack-based overflow

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in samtools htslib up to 1.21.0/1.22.1/1.23. This vulnerability affects unknown code. This manipulation causes stack-based buffer overflow.

This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-31968. The attack is only possible within the local network. No exploit exists.

It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.