CVE-2026-2869 | janet-lang janet up to 1.40.1 handleattr src/core/specials.c janetc_varset out-of-bounds (Issue 1699)
A vulnerability has been found in janet-lang janet up to 1.40.1 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function janetc_varset of the file src/core/specials.c of the component handleattr Handler. The manipulation leads to out-of-bounds read.
This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-2869. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. Furthermore, an exploit is available.
The affected component should be upgraded.