CVE-2026-75895: libsmpp34 out-of-bounds read in smpp34_unpack function

CVE-2026-75895 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.5 · Published 2026-09-18

libsmpp34 is a library that processes SMPP (Short Message Peer-to-Peer) protocol messages used in SMS telecommunications systems. An attacker sending specially crafted SMPP protocol messages can trigger an out-of-bounds memory read in the unpacking function, potentially leading to information disclosure or application crashes in systems that process untrusted SMPP PDUs.

Vendors: Osmocom.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-75895 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-75895 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-75895?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.5, published 18 September 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Osmocom Libsmpp34 0.1.0 through 1.8.0.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-75895?
A patch was published on 2026-08-12: fix committed to repository Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-75895 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a software library.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-75895?
Check whether you run Osmocom Libsmpp34 at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

The smpp34_unpack() function uses strlen() to parse C_OCTET_STRING fields directly from the wire buffer before validating buffer bounds. Since SMPP PDUs are decoded from a buffer sized exactly to command_length with no trailing NUL terminator, strlen() reads past the allocation boundary when a field lacks a terminator. The fix replaces strlen() with strnlen() bounded by remaining buffer length to prevent out-of-bounds reads.

Affected products

  • Osmocom libsmpp34 0.1.0 through 1.8.0

Timeline

  • 2026-09-18: disclosed
  • 2026-08-12: patched: fix committed to repository
  • 2026-09-18: advisory

References

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