wren-lang wren Error Message wren_compiler.c printError stack-based overflow
A vulnerability has been found in wren-lang wren up to 0.4.0. This impacts the function printError of the file src/vm/wren_compiler.c of the component Error Message Handler. Such manipulation leads to stack-based buffer overflow. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
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- CVEs
- CVE-2026-2657
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- 5 Nov 2026, 05:58 UTC · Revision 1
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wren-lang wren Error Message wren_compiler.c printError stack-based overflow
core-osv · Original sourcePublished 18 Feb 2026, 16:32 UTC
A vulnerability has been found in wren-lang wren up to 0.4.0. This impacts the function printError of the file src/vm/wren_compiler.c of the component Error Message Handler. Such manipulation leads to stack-based buffer overflow. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
osv:CVE-2026-2657
Complete source record
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