CVE-2026-31962 | samtools htslib up to 1.21.0/1.22.1/1.23 cram_decode_seq heap-based overflow (GHSA-xxmp-v7h3-gpwp / EUVD-2026-12923)
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in samtools htslib up to 1.21.0/1.22.1/1.23. Affected is the function cram_decode_seq. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow.
This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2026-31962. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.