Libevent: `evtag_unmarshal_header()` decodes a wire `uint32` length into a signed `int` return value. (CVE-2026-63384) | HOL Guard CVE

Unknown severity · Source severity not reportedCVE-2026-63384

Libevent: `evtag_unmarshal_header()` decodes a wire `uint32` length into a signed `int` return value.

Answer in brief

CVE-2026-63384 records a Unknown severity vulnerability in Libevent: `evtag_unmarshal_header()` decodes a wire `uint32` length into a signed `int` return value.. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps libevent/libevent (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Analysis pending evidence review

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Published Aug 20, 2026Updated Aug 20, 2026Source checked Aug 20, 2026First seen by HOL Aug 20, 2026Material review Aug 20, 2026

Upstream Advisory

Key facts

Risk: Unknown severitySource severity not reported
Exploitation: Not marked as known exploited
Affected software: 1 mapped package or product
Fix availability: Not reported

Why this deserves its current priority

A CVSS score is not reported in the current record. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.

Analysis status

Analysis pending evidence review

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Affected scope and exposure questions

The current feed maps libevent/libevent (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Mapped affected packages and fixed versions
Package	Affected range	Fixed version
libevent/libeventgeneric	>= 2.2.0-alpha, < 2.2.2-alpha \|\| < 2.1.13	Not reported

Recommended response

Check inventory. Check lockfiles and deployed manifests for libevent/libevent.
Review the reported fix. Monitor this advisory for an available fix and review any installs of the affected package.

Evidence timeline and material changes

Published upstream
Aug 20, 2026
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Source modified
Aug 20, 2026
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First seen by HOL
Aug 20, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

Upstream source description

Libevent is an event notification library. Prior to 2.1.13 and 2.2.2-alpha, libevent has an incorrect integer conversion in event_tagging.c when evtag_unmarshal_header uses evtag_decode_int to decode an attacker-controlled uint32 payload length and returns it as a signed int. Values above INT_MAX become negative or truncated, and evtag_unmarshal_string can use the converted value in allocation sizing, producing a wrapped large allocation request and denial of service. This issue is fixed in versions 2.1.13 and 2.2.2-alpha.

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