CVE-2026-34944
CWE-248Published: April 9, 2026· Updated: Apr 13, 2026
Official Description
Wasmtime is a runtime for WebAssembly. Prior to 24.0.7, 36.0.7, 42.0.2, and 43.0.1, On x86-64 platforms with SSE3 disabled Wasmtime's compilation of the f64x2.splat WebAssembly instruction with Cranelift may load 8 more bytes than is necessary. When signals-based-traps are disabled this can result in a uncaught segfault due to loading from unmapped guard pages. With guard pages disabled it's possible for out-of-sandbox data to be loaded, but this data is not visible to WebAssembly guests. This vulnerability is fixed in 24.0.7, 36.0.7, 42.0.2, and 43.0.1.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-34944 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (1)
Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-34944 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts